| August 14th, 2008 |
wheelingnailers.com |
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WHEELING, 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.
Lord, 23, a native of West Vancouver, British
Columbia, scored 17 points (6 goals, 10 assists)
in 37 games last season while playing for R.P.I
in the NCAA. The 6-3 200 pound forward also posted
57 penalty minutes in 2007-08.
“Andrew brings us good size up the middle,
which we lacked most of last year.”Said
Nailers team president Jim Brooks.
Ornelas, 22, a native of Mississauga, Ontario,
scored 17 points (9 goals, 8 assists) in 37 games
last season while playing for R.P.I in the NCAA.
The 5-9 175 pound forward also posted 22 penalty
minutes in 2007-08.
“Jon is a gritty player that we feel should
be able to contribute with his skill and speed.”
Said Nailers head coach Greg Puhalski.
Wheeling Nailers 2008-09 ticket packages are
on sale now. Be sure to ask about our 2 for 1
season ticket offer. Kids season tickets as low
as $180 per seat. 2008-09 V.I.P. Parking Passes
are now available for just $110. For more information
call the Nailers office at 304-234-4625 or online
at www.wheelingnailers.com.
