Sean Josling finished his rookie campaign with a bang by recording a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the season finale. Sean Josling had a standout performance in Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage, after leading the OHL's Sarnia Sting in scoring last year. Wheeling has re-signed forward Tyler Drevitch and defenseman Matt Foley. Wheeling has re-signed forward Patrick Watling to an ECHL contract. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. 2021-22 Wheeling Nailers [ECHL] Photo Gallery Matthew Alfaro. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. He concluded his junior career with 43 points and a +12 rating. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their third player signing of the 2021 offseason. Louis-Philip got put to the test immediately when he arrived in Wheeling, as he stopped 44 of the 46 shots he faced in his debut against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. #27 F Sean Josling Both have spent time in the AHL, including MacPherson last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Cockrell, 26, joined the Nailers toward the end of the 2020-21 season, after he finished his collegiate career with an appearance in the NCAA National Championship Game. 2021 Wheeling Nailers Training Camp RosterF Matt AlfaroG Michael BarrettD Ivan ChukarovF Jared CockrellF Tim DohertyF Tyler DrevitchD Jake FlegelD Matt FoleyG Louis-Philip GuindonF Bobby HamptonF Brendan HarrisF Cam HausingerF Cameron HoughF Sean JoslingD Jesse LeesD Dylan MacPhersonD Matt MillerF Felix ParF Brandon SaigeonD Adam SmithD Alex StevensF Matt UstaskiD Josh VictorF Patrick WatlingF Zach White2021 Wheeling Nailers Training Camp ScheduleMon. Matt Alfaro and Sean Josling had standout starts to their pro careers, as they ranked fourth and 16th respectively in rookie scoring. In addition to winning five JIHL championships and two World Championships, one of Ryan's biggest highlights was scoring two goals for Japan in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. That performance earned him a call to the AHL, as he went on to play in seven games with the Rochester Americans, which included a 32-save effort in a 3-1 victory over Syracuse for his first AHL win. He ultimately lit the lamp three times in his first four contests with the club, en route to seven goals and nine points in 14 games. Although his record was better with Fort Wayne, Louis-Philip's save percentage was .030 higher as a Nailer. Included in that mix are Jared Cockrell, Tim Doherty, and Brendan Harris. I am excited to get back and be around the guys again. Oct. 12, 1:00 p.m. at Printscape Arena, Canonsburg, PA. Wed. Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, WV. #17 F Brandon Saigeon It was fantastic to have that support. Matt's junior hockey journey took him all the way to Merritt, British Columbia in the BCHL, then to Bloomington, Illinois in the USHL. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. D Bo Hanson One of his goals was the overtime game-winner for Wheeling in an Oct. 27 contest at Iowa. In a separate transaction, the Nailers traded the rights to defenseman Patrick McNally to the Reading Royals in exchange for future considerations. F Nick Hutchison 23 F Cdric Desruisseaux The last time Starrett played a full season in the ECHL was in 2017-18, when he was an all-star with the Wichita Thunder. Captain Dylan MacPherson returned to the lineup in late March, and his presence on the ice made a clear impact, as the team posted a winning record with him back. The Wheeling Nailers Season-Ending Roster consists of the following players:F Matt AlfaroF Jared CockrellF Jake CoughlerF Tim DohertyD Matt FoleyG Louis-Philip GuindonF Brendan HarrisF Jack JenkinsF Sean JoslingF Tad KozunD Jesse LeesF Darby LlewellynD Dylan MacPhersonD Patrick McNallyD Matt MillerF Jacob PritchardD Adam SmithD Matthew SpencerD Aaron ThowF Patrick Watling. He was the first Wheeling player to score two hat tricks in the same season since 2010-11, which included his second career four-goal game. D Ivan Chukarov Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. To purchase yours or to get more information, visit wheelingnailers.com or call (304) 234-GOAL. "The atmosphere at the final game of the season was pretty special, and I want to do whatever I can to get the city excited about Nailers hockey. That was the most productive year of Shaw's four-year pro career, as he collected five goals, eight assists, 13 points, and 127 penalty minutes in 31 games. Matt found success quickly as a pro, as he collected six points in his first eight games, including his first game winning goal, which came in overtime against Greenville. The Nailers and Komets have gotten to know each other very well over the course of the last two seasons, as they have gone head-to-head on 30 occasions since February 12, 2021. 25 F Bobby Hampton The team has also selected its captains for the season. both grew up playing junior hockey for the Pittsburgh Hornets. #25 F Bobby Hampton ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their eighth player signing of the 2021 offseason. 2020-21 Wheeling Nailers [ECHL] Photo Gallery Matthew Alfaro. From this list, teams [] Wheeling Nailers - ECHL "I am really excited to come back to Wheeling," Smith said. Chukarov also got to enjoy individual and team success in juniors, as he was a member of the NAHL First All-Star Team and a Robertson Cup Champion with the Minnesota Wilderness in 2014-15. Cam Hausinger and Felix Par played their junior hockey on different sides of the continent, but both bring a mixture of skill and toughness to the table. Both teams have players who have worn the opposite jersey during their careers. Nailers Announce 2021 Training Camp Roster & Schedule WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Louis-Philip Guindon has been chosen as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for April 4-10. Saigeon's junior career really took off in 2017-18, as he led the Bulldogs in scoring with 35 goals, 35 assists, and 70 points in 65 games. The blueline has a terrific mix of experienced shutdown defensemen, as well as young and powerful offensive players. He, Matt Miller, and Matt Foley will all shed the rookie tag, as they look to continue their strong play at the pro level. Game 4 - Fri. Apr. In his first full season (2016-17), MacPherson posted a +18 rating, helping the Tigers to a 51-win season - the second highest total in the league. Teams that extend a valid qualifying offer to a non-veteran player shall retain the rights to that qualified player for one playing season. Prior to turning pro, the Calgary, Alberta native attended Mount Royal University in Calgary, where he majored in Health & Physical Education, while playing for the Cougars. Head Coach Derek Army and Assistant Coach Ryan Kuwabara begin their first full season together with a roster of 26 players, consisting of 14 forwards, ten defensemen, and two goaltenders. His first game with the Nailers took place on October 20, 2016, as he dished out a pair of assists at home against the Reading Royals. Coach Riley Armstrong Asst. Player photos for the 2020-21 Wheeling Nailers at hockeydb.com "He is the ultimate competitor, and we are looking for him to take major strides in his development this year." Central Division Semifinal 8 D David Drake Wheeling is opening the season with 26 players - 15 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goaltenders. "I pride myself in my skating ability and my vision, while being tough to play against." 2021 Wheeling Nailers Training Camp Roster Signed an SPC in 2021-22, and was recalled to the NHL/AHL or IIHF team, and has not been traded or released, OR ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their fifth player signing of the 2021 offseason. Daniel is the first Nailers Athletic Trainer to be selected to the ECHL All-Star Classic. Goaltender Tommy Nappier and defenseman Niclas Almari are currently with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, forward Matt Alfaro is currently with the Abbotsford Canucks, and forward Nick Hutchison is currently with the Manitoba Moose. His younger brother Blake played up until the 2017-18 season. The Sherbrooke, Qubec native proceeded to lead the QMJHL in saves (1478) during 2017-18. D Dylan MacPherson Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton lended a helping hand with two defensemen, as Josh Maniscalco is under NHL contract, while Chris Ortiz is under AHL contract. His brother Cdric tallied 40 points in 67 games last season with the Utah Grizzlies, and was recently acquired by the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The deadlock was broken at the 7:08 mark of the final stanza. Six of his ten points came in one game - a 7-3 Fort Wayne win on March 27th. The puck drops in Fort Wayne on October 23rd, before the Nailers play their home opener against the Komets on Saturday, November 6th at 7:10. Jake Flegel is one of the new names on defense, and he already made a name for himself in training camp with the Baby Pens, as he dropped the gloves twice. Cam Hausinger and Felix Par played their junior hockey on different sides of the continent, but both bring a mixture of skill and toughness to the table. Prior to turning pro, the Naperville, Illinois native played four seasons of college hockey at the University of Connecticut. 23 at Fort Wayne, 7:30 Jesse Lees saw his 2020-21 campaign take off like a rocket when he arrived in Nail City, as he racked up ten goals and 16 points in 27 games. Pittsburgh Penguins 2022 Roster | Pittsburgh Penguins - NHL Par, 21, is set to begin his professional career, after playing parts of five seasons in the Qubec Major Junior Hockey League. Wheeling has acquired goaltender Stefanos Lekkas from the Orlando Solar Bears in exchange for future considerations. Games will once again be aired on television, radio, and online. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 15th player signing of the 2021 offseason. #22 F Patrick Watling Season memberships are available for the 2020-21 season. Prior to turning pro, the Middleboro, Massachusetts native attended Merrimack College, where he majored in Communications/Sports Management, while playing four years of college hockey for the Warriors. Doherty, 26, is coming off of a busy 2020-21 season, as he played his final college season at Penn State University, then began his professional career with the Allen Americans, and eventually moved on to the Nailers. Barker graduated in 2018 with his Masters of Science from California University of Pennsylvania. MacPherson, 23, split last season between the Nailers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, as he appeared in 28 ECHL games and ten AHL games. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the 2021 preseason. 36 F Sam Houde They will then shift to Printscape Arena in Canonsburg on Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. "Looking at the players who have been signing, we have lots of names that I recognize, and we have lots of potential. Oct. 12- Practice at Printscape Arena, 1:00 p.m. Wed. Oct. 13- Practice at WesBanco Arena, 10:30 a.m. Thu. The following year, Chukarov accumulated one goal, seven assists, and eight points in 38 games, with his lone tally being a game winner at Reading. Wheeling added Adam to its roster in early February, and he was a reliable player on the blueline, as he posted an even +/- rating, while appearing in 55 of the team's final 56 games. 3. The roster consists of 20 players. Bobby Hampton worked extremely hard from the outset, as he came to training camp with a tryout, and turned that into 17 points in 50 games. "I'm looking forward to a fresh start and building a relationship with my new teammates. Doherty racked up 95 points in 123 career NCAA games, highlighted by his junior year, in which he averaged over a point per game (37 points in 34 games). Flix was selected into the QMJHL by the Victoriaville Tigres as a 16-year old in 2016, and he made his debut that season, which featured a goal in his second career game. In 231 QMJHL games played for the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Ortiz racked up 129 points (20G-109A). Louis-Philip Guindon came to Wheeling in May, and had a solid showing in five games, as he posted a .903 save percentage. Position: Center. Shane Starrett was assigned to Wheeling from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, after spending all of last season with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. In late November and early December, the puck started to find the back of the net, as Saigeon lit the lamp three times in a two-game set against the Florida Everblades, then scored another goal the following weekend against the Rapid City Rush. "I see myself as a strong, simple, and heavy two-way defenseman, who has a hard shot and also likes to block shots and hit people. Cam Hausinger and Felix Par played their junior hockey on different sides of the continent, but both bring a mixture of skill and toughness to the table. "He has a lot of hunger and drive, he skates hard, and he made a big impact on our penalty kill, which we'll look for him to do this coming season." 12 F Nick Hutchison D Luke Bafia The roster consists of 20 players. "Wheeling is a really good organization to play for, as there is a mindset of wanting to win and also developing players to move up to the next level," Stevens said. Guindon posted a winning record in all eight of those seasons, including a pair of 32-win campaigns with Drummondville and Rimouski. Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has reassigned defensemen Chris Ortiz to Wheeling. The 2022 Central Division Semifinal Series between the Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets will begin at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Friday and Saturday, before heading to WesBanco Arena on April 27th, 29th, and 30th (if necessary). Prior to turning pro, Guindon played four seasons at McGill University, and he was a President's Cup Champion with the QMJHL's Rimouski Ocanic in 2014-15. #23 F Brendan Harris F Jared Cockrell "I love Wheeling, and I love our fans - I felt a big connection with the city, and I am happy to be back in the black and gold." Adam Smith had a career year offensively, as he racked up 23 points, while leading the team with 66 games played and a +17 rating. The first training camp roster for Head Coach Derek Army and Assistant Coach Ryan Kuwabara consists of 14 forwards, nine defensemen, and two goaltenders for a total of 25 players. Watling, 28, is having a standout season, as he leads the Nailers with 12 goals, 19 assists, and 31 points in 19 games. Ice level access is not permitted. "I am excited to be close to home, I know what to expect from the coaches, and there are familiar faces on the team, which will make things a lot better from the start. The success began on Tuesday, as his two assists came during Wheeling's third period comeback, then he netted the game winning goal 2:03 into overtime for the 4-3 triumph over Reading. Wheeling and Fort Wayne have only been in the same division for four of the ten seasons. Prior to turning pro, the Grimsby, Ontario played five seasons of junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Belleville Bulls, Hamilton Bulldogs, and Oshawa Generals. The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 2022-23 Wheeling Nailers playing in the ECHL. The Nailers will open their 2021 training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry on Monday, October 11th at 12:10 p.m. #41 F Tyler Drevitch. The Nailers solidified their position in the postseason by going 5-3-1 in April, and they officially clinched their spot with a 3-2 victory at Kalamazoo on April 13th. Included in that mix are Jared Cockrell, Tim Doherty, and Brendan Harris. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season Opening Roster for the 2021-22 season - the 30th season of professional hockey in the Ohio Valley. His senior season was his best, as he produced 32 points in 31 games, and was named to the AHA Second All-Conference Team. Ivan notched five points in 15 games at the end of the 2018-19 season, then followed that up with eight points in 38 games, before sitting out in 2020-21. "My brother played in this league last year, so I am excited to see what I can do in this league. His 17 goals were tied for the third most in a season by a Nailers blueliner. 9 F Tim Doherty WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that the preseason games scheduled for Friday and Saturday night have been cancelled due to ECHL Health and Safety Protocols. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 12th player signing of the 2021 offseason. The team will hit the ice at WesBanco Arena for the first time on Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th, with both practices beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 15th will be a 10:00 a.m. morning skate, leading to the exhibition opener against the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:10 p.m. All practices are open to the public, and fans must stay in the seating bowl, as ice level access is not permitted. Jamison Brings Home The Game Winner For Park. Oct. 11- Practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, 12:10 p.m. Tue. Up front, the Nailers return one of their top scorers from a year ago, as Patrick Watling finished tied for the team lead with 48 points in 51 contests. 10:00 a.m. That was the first of three overtime goals for the Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania native, who leads the Nailers in that category. On Friday night in Indianapolis, goaltending took center stage, as Guindon and Justin Kapelmaster went toe-to-toe. By using the Service, Wheeling has signed forward Brandon Saigeon to an ECHL contract. On the blueline, Dylan MacPherson and Adam Smith will be looked at as two key leaders, as both enter their third pro seasons and second with the Nailers. Early in the middle frame, Team Gold pulled even with a one-time strike of its own. The Nailers want you to join #NailersArmy and get your playoff tickets now by visiting wheelingnailers.com or by calling (304) 234-GOAL. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their 2021 training camp schedule and roster. The Anchorage, Alaska native comes from a big hockey family, as his three brothers have all played the sport. 15 F Shaw Boomhower The Nailers are anticipating announcing their first player signing of the summer later this week. Gold and Blue Nation Biggest Fan Contest. Michael Pelech ranks fourth in ECHL history with 705 games played, sixth with 372 assists, and 21st with 541 points.

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