Wheeling, WV-- The Wheeling Nailers, the proud AA affiliate of the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, are always a hit on the ice but they also strive to continually do their part in the community and to be a part of the area that gives their support to them.

Recently, Wheeling Nailers players made more appearances at area elementary schools reading to kids, helping with homework, and just sharing with the area youths some of their thoughts on the importance
of being a professional athlete and representing the Nailers organization.

Colin Power and Chris Davis spoke to the kids at Bethlehem Elementary. Andrew Lord and Ryan Schnell worked with the youngsters at the Follensbee After-school program. It's not just great for the kids. It
also gives our players a sense of pride and accomplishment when they give back to the area. Plus, everyone has a lot of fun!

"We definitely take a lot of pride in our role in the community," said Nailers Vice President Craig Bommer. "You've got to be an active participant in the area. If you're not then you can't really ask them to support you. We're always getting our players and our staff out into the schools and anything else going on in the community. We want to be out there and show our support for the community as much as they support us."

The Wheeling Nailers make over 100 appearances in the community each and every year! From different schools to various charity functions the Nailers are there playing an active role.

To learn more about upcoming community appearances with the Wheeling Nailers you can check the community page on the team's website at wheelingnailers.com

To inquire about your school or organization teaming with the Wheeling Nailers call 304-234-GOAL.

Wheeling Hockey Hall of Fame Night is coming January 30th! Before the Nailers tangle with the South Carolina Stingrays we’ll honor the newest inductees: Doug Sauter and Nick Bedway. Sauter is the first head coach of the Wheeling Nailers organization and Nick Bedway was a long-time beat-writer for the team before retiring in 2005. Get your tickets for Wheeling Hockey Hall of Fame Night and other great upcoming Nailers games by calling 304-234-GOAL or log on to wheelingnailers.com to purchase your tickets online.

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