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CRANBERRY, Pa. – A three-goal second period Saturday night was enough to lift the Wheeling Nailers into the next round of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs. Trailing the second-seeded Indy Fuel 1-0 after 20 minutes, a short-handed goal evened the score and swung the momentum in Wheeling’s favor and team captain Justin Addamo tipped in […]

Since the death of hockey player Adam Johnson, safety and protection is at the forefront of everyone's mind, including the Wheeling Nailers.“It's one now where

Capitals coach Peter Laviolette's son, Peter Laviolette III, has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL -- an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Mike Moore | The Journal Gazette Komets goalie Robbie Beydoun prepares to stop a shot by Wheeling’s Matt Alfaro during the first period Friday night. Previous Next Wednesday, April 28, 2021 5:20 pm Ks lose goalie Beydoun to AHL JUSTIN A. COHN | The Journal Gazette The American Hockey Leagues Iowa Wild have called up Komets goaltender Robbie Beydoun, a rookie out of Wisconsin, who was 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average, a .954 save percentage and one shutout in his...

Motivated Szydlowski delivers in Komets victory Tallies 1 goal, 1 assist after 3-game benching JUSTIN A. COHN | The Journal Gazette Shawn Szydlowski, in explaining why he had been benched for three games last weekend, said he had been so frustrated with his lack of production that he would grip his sticks so hard that they would break. Worse, he didn’t realize just how much his frustration was negatively affecting the rest of the team. “I would say I was reacting the wrong way to not having...

Apr 24, 2021 Komets Rain on Wheelings Parade in Armys Debut FORT WAYNE, IN- The Wheeling Nailers were hoping to deliver a win for Derek Army in his head coaching debut on Friday night at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, but unfortunately, that will have to wait a day. The Fort Wayne Komets spoiled the fun, getting a goal and two assists from Justin Vaive, as well as a goal and an assist from Alan Lyszczarczyk in his return to the team for a 5-2 victory. Both of Wheelings goals came from blue...

Apr 22, 2021 Fan Favorite Ends Seven-Year Pro Playing Career to Go Behind the Bench WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Brad Drobot has retired as a player and been named the teams Interim Assistant Coach. "We have relied on Brad a lot, and he has been awesome for us as a staff," said Nailers Interim Head Coach Derek Army. "He is a good fit for us, as he connects well with our players, and this is a great opportunity for him ...

Verbatim: Wheeling coach Mark French resigns The Journal Gazette The Wheeling Nailers issued this news release today: The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Head Coach Mark French has resigned from his position with the organization. Derek Army has been named interim head coach. "Its never easy to have to make a move of this nature during the course of the season, but we support Marks decision to be with his family, and are thankful for everyt...