http://www.wheelingnailers.com Wheeling Nailers Team Headlines en-us Tue, 10 Jun 2003 04:00:00 GMT Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:41:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Weblog Editor 2.0 pr@wheelingnailers.com pr@wheelingnailers.com.com http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20090103.aspDefenseman Chris Snavely fired in the game-winning power play goal at 12:21 of the 3rd to lead the Nailers to a 3-2 weekend finale triumph over the Elmira Jackals. It was Snavely’s first goal of the season1/3/2009http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20090102.aspWHEELING, WV - The Nailers scored a pair of 3rd period goals to close a 3 goal deficit down to 1 but it wasn’t enough and the Jackals hung on for a 3-2 victory at WesBanco Arena Friday night1/2/2009http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20090101.aspThree Wheeling Nailers including two rookies have been selected to represent the American Conference in the upcoming ECHL All-Star Game1/1/2009http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081231.aspWHEELING, WV - Jon Grecu and Bryan Ewing each scored a pair of goals and the Wheeling Nailers ended 2008 in fine fashion with a 6-1 victory12/31/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081231b.aspWHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers announced today that the opening face-off for the team’s game on Sunday January 11th against the Cincinnati Cyclones has been moved to 1:05 pm.12/31/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081231.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have acquired the center Matt Craig from the Utah Grizzles for future considerations12/31/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081228.aspCurtis Darling made a number of incredible saves among his 52 total as the Nailers escaped from Dayton with a hard-fought 3-2 shootout victory.12/28/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081227.aspThe Wheeling Nailers scored 2 goals in a 3rd period comeback attempt that feel just short in a 5-4 setback at home to the Cincinnati Cyclones on Moondog Bobblehead night at WesBanco Arena.12/27/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081226.aspThe Wheeling Nailers, the proud AA affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins and the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have announced a number of roster moves as they return from the holiday break and get ready for action again.12/26/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081226.aspJordan Morrison tied an all-time organizational record becoming the 4th Nailer or Thunderbird ever to score 7 points in a game as the Nailers routed the Reading Royals 10-6 Friday night at WesBanco Arena12/26/2008http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/518789.html?nav=523When Wheeling Nailers co-Presidents Rob and Jim Brooks were conducting their coaching search this summer, no matter what corner of the Earth they went to they got the same response: it's so easy to recruit to Wheeling because of your history.12/26/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081221.aspThe Nailers had six different players light the lamp in a 6-2 triumph over the Trenton Devils Sunday night at WesBanco Arena to move into a first place tie in the North Division.12/21/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081220.aspThe Nailers scored two goals in the last 4 minutes of the game for an exciting 5-4 win on the road at the Johnstown Chiefs Saturday night.12/20/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081219.aspThe Johnstown Chiefs got a little breathing room from the hot pursuit of the Wheeling Nailers at the top of the North Division standings with a 7-3 victory at WesBanco Arena Friday night.12/19/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081214.aspRob Sirianni recorded his first professional hat trick and first since he played juniors12/14/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081213.aspMatt Grennier and Jordan Morrison led the Nailers attack with a pair of goals apiece12/13/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081212.aspobias Holm scored 3 goals in the 1st period and also had 2 assists on the night in leading the Wheeling Nailers attack in a 6-2 victory at the Cincinnati Cyclones12/12/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081212.aspThe Wheeling Nailers will wear their blue jerseys for the final time this season when they host the Reading Royals on Saturday and Sunday at WesBanco Arena. Face-off is set12/12/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081210.aspTim Wallace became the 37th former Wheeling Nailers player and 4th this season to make it to the NHL when he made his NHL debut Wednesday night for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Nailers hold the ECHL record for most alumni to play in “The Show.”12/10/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081209.aspThe Wheeling Nailers have announced several roster moves. Tommy Goebel and Curtis Darling will both be heading to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton12/9/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081208.aspThe Wheeling Nailers went 1-1 with a 5-2 win on Friday night at Dayton for the 700th regular season victory in the history of the organization, most in the ECHL.12/8/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081206.aspWith their 5-2 victory at the Dayton Bombers on December 5th the Wheeling Nailers have become the first ECHL organization to reach the 700 win milestone.12/6/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081206b.aspThe Pittsburgh Penguins have reassigned forward Nick Johnson from the Wheeling Nailers to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Saturday.12/6/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081206.aspThe Wheeling Nailers were handed their worst loss of the season in an 8-1 final at the Dayton Bombers Saturday night.12/6/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081205.aspThe Wheeling Nailers picked up an impressive 5-2 win on the road at the Dayton Bombers to move all alone into 2nd place in the ECHL North Division.12/5/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081204b.aspFormer Nailers coach John Brophy has been named as an inductee for the 2009 class of the ECHL Hall of Fame.12/4/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081204.aspWHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers today announced the team has launched a new online store at shop.wheelingnailers.com.12/4/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081129.aspThe Wheeling Nailers delighted the crowd on Wheeling Hockey Hall of Fame night with a 5-2 win over the Elmira Jackals.11/29/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081128.aspWheeling native Bryan Ewing scored early in the 2nd period and tacked on the game-winner in the shootout as the Nailers remaining unbeaten in regulation on the road with a 3-211/28/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081126.aspWHEELING, WV – Former Wheeling Nailers goalie John Curry made his NHL debut Wednesday night with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.11/26/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081126.aspThe Wheeling Nailers lost a hard-fought 3-1 contest to the first place Johnstown Chiefs on Thanksgiving Eve at WesBanco Arena11/26/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081125c.aspPRINCETON, N.J. - Curtis Darling of the Wheeling Nailers is the Rbk Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Nov. 17-23.11/25/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081125b.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers announced today that two people have been selected for induction into the Wheeling Hockey Hall of Fame as the class of 200811/25/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081122.aspCurtis Darling turned away 33 of 34 Cyclones shots in a terrific performance between the pipes to lead the Wheeling Nailers11/22/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081121.aspThe Wheeling Nailers picked up a valuable standings point on the road in an exciting 4-3 shootout loss at the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday night.11/21/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081120.aspWHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, the AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins announced today the addition of skilled defenseman Reid Cashman according to team President Jim Brooks.11/20/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081119.aspWHEELING,WV - Goalie Curtis Darling made 32 saves in recording his first shutout of the season as the Wheeling Nailers disposed of the Trenton Devils 4-011/19/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081118.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers announced today that forward Rob Sirianni has been loaned to the Binghamton Senators of the AHL.11/18/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081115.aspThe Wheeling Nailers bounced back from their first regulation-loss of the year with a complete performance in a 4-1 victory at the Elmira Jackals Saturday night. It is the first win ever for the Nailers in Elmira.11/15/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081115.aspFormer Wheeling Nailers center Cam Paddock made his NHL debut a memorable one as he scored a goal.11/15/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081114.aspThe Wheeling Nailers organization record 10 game regulation-unbeaten streak to begin the season came to a close Friday night at WesBanco Arena as they dropped a 6-3 decision to the Dayton Bombers.11/14/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081113.aspWHEELING, WV – Former Wheeling Nailers forward Cam Paddock has been called up to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League.11/13/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081111b.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed defensemen Chris Snavely, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.11/11/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081111.aspThe Wheeling Nailers are off to the best start in the history of the organization and one of the best starts ever in the ECHL.11/11/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081109.aspThe Wheeling Nailers best start in the history of the organization was extended to 10 games in their 4-3 overtime loss at the Mississippi Seawolves Sunday night11/9/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081108.aspThe Wheeling Nailers best start ever continued Saturday night as they picked up their 9th game in a row without a loss registering a 4-1 win over the Mississippi Seawolves in the 2nd game of a 3 game series.11/8/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081107.aspThe Wheeling Nailers remained the lone team in the ECHL with zero regulation losses as they recorded a conference leading 13th standings point in a shootout loss to the Mississippi Wolves 5-4.11/7/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081106.aspPRINCETON, N.J. - Wheeling Nailers rookie right wing Tommy Goebel is the CCM TACKS ECHL Player of the Month for October.11/6/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081105.aspPRINCETON, N.J. - Wheeling Nailers rookie right wing Tommy Goebel is the PaySourceUSA ECHL Plus Performers of the Month for October after leading the league in October with a plus-minus rating of +10.11/5/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081101.aspThe Wheeling Nailers concluded their season-opening run of home games with a disappointing 3-2 shootout loss to the rival Johnstown Chiefs in hard-fought contest.11/1/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081031.aspThe Wheeling Nailers improved their league best record to 5-0-1 with a dominating 6-1 win over the previously undefeated Dayton Bombers (3-1-0) Friday night at Wes Banco Arena.10/31/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081028b.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that rookie right winger Tommy Goebel is the In Glas Co Player of the Week for Oct. 20-26.10/28/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081028c.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that goaltender Daivd Brown has been re-assigned to the team by the Pittsburgh Penguins.10/28/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081028.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers will return to WesBanco Arena Ice this Friday and Saturday nights looking to extend their lead in the North Division, when they host the Dayton Bombers (Fri) and Johnstown Chiefs (Sat).10/28/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081026.aspWHEELING,WV- The Wheeling Nailers revenged their only loss of the season on Sunday afternoon with a great performace against the Trenton Devils.10/26/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081025.aspWHEELING,WV- The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Wilkes –Barr/ Scranton Penguins, fell to the Trenton Devils Saturday night 5-3 in a shootout.10/25/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081024.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers improved to 3-0 on Saturday night with a 9-7 victory over the Cincinnati Cyclones at WesBanco Arena.10/24/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081023.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers weekly radio show the "Wheeling Nailers Power Hour" presented by Pepsi will make its 2008 debut tonight live from Generations Pub in Wheeling.10/23/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081022.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers and Head Coach Greg Puhalski announced today the team captains for the 2008-09 season.10/22/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081021.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers and Head Coach Greg Puhalski announced today that goaltender David Brown has been recalled to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League.10/21/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081020.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is looking to assemble the team's first ever 'ICE GIRLS" promotional team10/20/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081018.aspJOHNSTOWN, PA - The Wheeling Nailers earned their first road victory of the season Saturday night in Johnstown, PA by defeating the Chiefs 4-2 inside the War Memorial.10/18/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081017.aspWHEELING,WV- The Wheeling Nailers opened their 2008 season with a win over the defending Kelly Cup champion Cincinnati Cylones 7-510/17/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081011.aspJOHNSTOWN,PA - The Wheeling Nailers defeated the Johnstown Chiefs 1-0 on Saturday night to complete the preseason sweep of the Chiefs.10/11/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081011.aspWILKES-BARRE, PA – The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned goaltender David Brown from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to the Wheeling Nailers, it was announced on Thursday.10/11/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/Pages/team/recap/20081010.aspWheeling, W Va. – The Wheeling Nailers defeated their long time rival the Johnstown Chiefs 4-3 in over time Friday night at WesBanco Arena.10/10/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081007.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins announce today that Brendan Burke will take over as radio play-by-play broadcaster and Director of Communications for the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL.10/7/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081006.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced two additions to their roster from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).10/6/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081004.aspWHEELING, WV – Paul Bissonnette became the 33rd player in Wheeling Nailers franchise history to play in the National Hockey League when he took to the ice in Sweden this afternoon as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. 10/4/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081003.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced three additions to their roster from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).10/3/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081002.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers have announced the roster for the 2008-09 training camp being held at WesBanco Arena from Friday, Oct. 3, to Thursday, Oct. 8.10/2/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20081001.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers today announced the schedule for the 2008-09 training camp being held at WesBanco Arena from Friday, Oct. 3, to Thursday, Oct. 16.10/1/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080927.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed forwards Erik Johnson and Mark Nebus it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.9/27/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080926.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed center Matt Grennier, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.9/26/2008http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08269/914902-61.stmSome people might be surprised that Paul Bissonnette still has a place on the Penguins' training-camp roster.9/25/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080924.aspWHEELING,WV - The Wheeling Nailers , proud ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced today the team’s 2008-09 Promotion Schedule of Events and Giveaways.9/24/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080916.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed forward Jon Grecu, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.9/16/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080912b.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed forward Sean Berkstresser, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.9/12/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080912.aspWHEELING, WV –The Wheeling Nailers and B2 Networks announced today that fans can now purchase a Power-Play Season Pass from B2 Networks, the “Official Broadband Broadcast Provider of the ECHL.”9/12/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080908.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed defensemen Chris Snavely, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.9/8/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080903.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers and the Wheeling Amateur Hockey Association are proud to announce the formation of the 2008-09 WAHA Senior League. 9/3/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080902.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers announce the 2nd annual “Dog Days of Summer” event. Every Wednesday in September fans will be able to get a free hot dog and sno-cone from noon to 1 pm in front of the Nailers office.9/2/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080902b.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed defensemen Jeremy Scherlinck, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.9/2/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080826.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have acquired the rights to Elgin Reid from the Elmira Jackals in exchange for Steve McJannet, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks.8/26/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080825.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have re-signed defensemen Todd Spencer, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.8/25/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080822.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed defensemen Doug Krantz, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.8/22/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080821.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed forward Cedrick Bernier, it was announced today by team President Jim Brooks. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.8/21/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080820.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers have entered into a multi-year agreement with Clear Channel Communications Wheeling, it was announced on Wednesday by team president Rob Brooks.8/20/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080814.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the proud ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed forwards Andrew Lord and Jonathan Ornelas, it was announced today by the team. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.8/14/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080813.aspWHEELING,WV - The Nailers are rebuilding more than just the on-ice product. The team re-launched its official Web site, WheelinNailers.com, on Saturday, August 98/13/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080812.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the proud ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed forward Rob Sirianni, it was announced today by the team. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.8/12/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080807.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers, the proud ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed defensemen Cliff Loya, it was announced today by the team. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed.8/7/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080805.aspWHEELING, WV. - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ‘AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced today new BOGO pricing for all north end zone upper bowl season tickets.8/5/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080707.aspWHEELING, WV. - The Wheeling Nailers announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Aaron Clarke and defenseman Mike Gooch.7/7/2008http://www.wheelingnailers.com/pages/news/articles/20080702.aspWHEELING, WV – The Wheeling Nailers announced today the list of eight players that received qualifying offers for the 2008-09 season. By qualifying these players, the Nailers now own the ECHL rights to them for the entire 2008-09 season.7/2/2008