"I coached Ivan in Worcester, and really enjoyed working with him, because he wants to get better every day, and is always looking for ways to develop," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. 2021-22 Wheeling Nailers Team roster No. 16 F Cam Hausinger Michael Pelech ranks fourth in ECHL history with 705 games played, sixth with 372 assists, and 21st with 541 points. 2023 Fort Wayne Komets, 1010 Memorial Way, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | (260) 483-0011 No more than four of the eight can be veterans (260 regular season professional hockey games), players on open qualifying offers cannot be traded, and if a player signs a contract prior to July 23rd, that team does not have to extend a qualifying offer to said player. Two of his three career Gordie Howe Hat Trick came during his 20-year old season. Wilkes-Barre/Scrantons next game is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 3, against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center. Prior to college, Tim played for the Boston Jr. Bruins and was a USPHL Premier Champion in 2013-14. Being toward the top of his team's leaderboard in scoring is nothing new for Alfaro, who led the University of Calgary Dinos in scoring with 15 goals, 21 assists, and 36 points in 27 games during his final year of school in 2019-20. Ohio State's top defensive scorer Matt Miller is set to make his pro debut with the Nailers, in addition to Matt Foley out of Yale University and Shane Kuzmeski out of Clarkson University. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers gave their fans a preview of what's to come on Friday night, as they played an intrasquad scrimmage at WesBanco Arena. of Hockey Operations Mark French 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. Wheeling has acquired forward Nick Hutchison from the Adirondack Thunder in exchange for defenseman Ivan Chukarov. 23 at Fort Wayne, 7:30 WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their list of players who received qualifying offers for the summer of 2021. Marie, Ontario native's second time playing professionally, as he spent the majority of three seasons with the Orlando Solar Bears from 2014-17, while also appearing in 29 AHL contests with the Toronto Marlies. The deadlock was broken at the 7:08 mark of the final stanza. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Note: The totals presented here may not be exact. The blueliner collected his first multi-point game with a pair of assists on March 20th against Wichita, but his big night was April 23rd in Fort Wayne, when he scored his first professional goal, then got into a fight later in the period. One of his goals was the overtime game-winner for Wheeling in an Oct. 27 contest at Iowa. Matt's junior hockey journey took him all the way to Merritt, British Columbia in the BCHL, then to Bloomington, Illinois in the USHL. After August 9, if the veteran player or goaltender is not signed to a contract by the team, the player shall be deemed a restricted free agent and shall be entitled to seek and secure offers of employment from other ECHL teams. 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. Ryan was a point-per-game player with the Thunderbirds, as he racked up 20 points in 18 regular season contests, then added 13 points in 16 playoff games. F Jared Cockrell After August 9, if the veteran player or goaltender is not signed to a contract by the team, the veteran or goaltender shall be deemed a restricted free agent and shall be entitled to seek and secure offers of employment from other ECHL teams. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley. Games will once again be aired on television, radio, and online. Alfaro, 24, is coming off of an excellent rookie season, as he ranked fourth in the ECHL among first year players with 13 goals, 28 assists, and 41 points in 61 games. Oct. 11, 12:10 p.m. at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, Cranberry, PA. Tue. #18 D Chris Ortiz Prior to turning pro, the Toronto, Ontario native played four seasons of junior hockey - all as a member of the OHL's Sarnia Sting. "I am really happy to come back to Wheeling, as we have a tight knit group, and I think we can carry some momentum from last year to this year and have a different start to the season," Watling said. 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. Wheeling Nailers NHL 23 Roster | NHL Ratings Birthplace: Calgary, ALTA. The blueliner ended his first campaign with a bang, as he recorded points in four consecutive contests, including a two-goal game in the season finale - a 5-4 overtime win at Adirondack. Josling, 22, is set to begin his second professional season, after finishing 16th among ECHL rookies with 28 points during his first campaign with the Nailers. Every game in the League will be available on FloHockey.TV both live and on-demand for its subscribers, and it will also feature original content, interviews, and analysis. Elite Prospects - Wheeling Nailers A couple of other blueliners will be looking for continued success in their second seasons, as Matt Miller and Matt Foley are back in Nail City. May 11, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL) - Wheeling Nailers News Release WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the. 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. D Jake Flegel 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. Game 5 - Sat. DOrio rose to prominence with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. Oct. 11- Practice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, 12:10 p.m. Tue. D Ivan Chukarov There is another returning player among the forwards, which will be exciting for the fans, as Tyler Drevitch is back for his second campaign wearing black and Vegas gold. His 51 points are tied for third most among ECHL defensemen and tied for fifth among ECHL rookies. This is the third time that the Nailers and Komets will do battle in the preseason, as they previously met in 2013 and 2019. Prow's best season as a Penguin came in 2018-19, when he topped the squad with 50 points. Ryan concluded his playing career with five more years in Japan, then one year each in Korea and Canada. I am excited to get back and be around the guys again. The red Nailers logo was the one used for the longest time during the first 29 years, and it is found in the center of the 30th season logo. Additionally, Jesse played parts of six seasons of junior hockey in the WHL with the Kelowna Rockets and Prince Albert Raiders. On the Nailers side, Josh Maniscalco led the way with four goals, four assists, and eight points. I can't wait to see WesBanco Arena packed, so that we can do good things for our fans, while helping the team and the city continue to come together. Wheeling's Louis-Philip Guindon played in 11 games for the Komets in 2020-21, while Fort Wayne's Zach Tolkinen played in 54 games for the Nailers in 2017-18, and Fort Wayne's Blake Siebenaler played in 57 games for the Nailers from 2018-20. They will then shift to Printscape Arena in Canonsburg on Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Season memberships are available for the 2020-21 season. 21 F Matt Alfaro D Patrick McNally The roster, scoring and goaltender statistics for the 2021-22 Wheeling Nailers playing in the ECHL. F Tyler Drevitch Matt and his older brother J.T. #23 F Brendan Harris Rounding out the blueliners is Alex Stevens out of Penn State University, who pairs a powerful slap shot with a hard all-around game. Wheeling Nailers roster in the 2022-2023 ECHL season. Wheeling had a significant amount of players join the team toward the end of last season and gain valuable experience, which should lead to them having success in 2021-22. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley. Wheeling has re-signed forward Tyler Drevitch and defenseman Matt Foley. 6-foot-6 Matt Ustaski has also played in the ECHL before, as he comes in with 17 points in 36 career games. The logo for the 30th season incorporates parts of the past and present. So far this season, Lekkas has gone 1-1-0, appearing in one game each for the Komets and Orlando Solar Bears. 35 G Louis-Philip Guindon Rounding out the forwards are Bobby Hampton (Penn State), Cameron Hough (Weeks - MHL), and Zach White (Carolina - FPHL). F Tad Kozun Lekkas, 25, is currently playing in his second professional season, after experiencing a very unique rookie campaign. 22 at Fort Wayne, 8:00 D Matthew Spencer A team that extends a valid qualifying offer to a veteran player, or to a goaltender who has played more than 180 regular-season games, will retain the rights to that player until August. Watling was the lone goal scorer for the Nailers the following night, as they fell 4-1 to the Royals. Brandon also enjoyed success against the Allen Americans, as he collected a pair of multi-point games in January, including a two-goal effort in a shootout win. 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. 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. Elite Prospects - Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers - ECHL - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com Tickets | Jobs | EP Shop | EP Rinkside PRIMARY MENU Dylan MacPherson also played for Greenville last season and contributed 17 points as a rookie. The Broncos represented Western Michigan University and were coached by Andy Murray, in his 10th season. Kuwabara then moved on to the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League, where he served as head coach and general manager for the Stoney Creek Warriors and Ancaster Avalanche. His senior season was his best, as he produced 32 points in 31 games, and was named to the AHA Second All-Conference Team. Apr. After one more season in North America with the AHL's Fredericton Canadiens, Kuwabara took his talents to Japan, as he played eight seasons for Kokudo of the Japanese Ice Hockey League, in addition to competing for Team Japan in international competitions. Wheeling has acquired forward Shaw Boomhower from the Kansas City Mavericks in exchange for forward Luke Santerno. Last year, Jared accumulated seven points at St. The Lvis, Qubec native will be the second member of his family to play in the ECHL. By using the Service, "I had a great conversation with Derek Army, and this is the perfect fit for me, as the entire organization is put together well," Hausinger said. Oct. 14- Practice at WesBanco Arena, 10:30 a.m.Fri. Tickets can be purchased at www.echlallstarclassic.com. Miller, 25, is set to begin his second season with the Nailers, after he recorded five goals, ten assists, 15 points, and a team-best +7 rating in 42 games as a rookie. D Jake Flegel W H E E L I N G N A I L E R S B O O S T E R C L U B. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their tenth player signing of the 2021 offseason. 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. Maniscalco, 23, has had an outstanding first season in Wheeling, as he has amassed 17 goals, 34 assists, and 51 points in 62 games. #2 D Dylan MacPherson In 231 QMJHL games played for the Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, Ortiz racked up 129 points (20G-109A). I think the fact that Derek and I both played here is a great recruiting tool, because we can create a strong culture, which will translate onto the ice, and ultimately give us a chance to bring the Kelly Cup home to Wheeling. Wheeling has re-signed forward Sean Josling to an ECHL contract. 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. Kevin Dufour eclipsed the 20-goal plateau the last time he played in the ECHL, and is coming off a successful season as Dow's teammate in Dundee. Dylan dished out seven assists for Wheeling and finished even in +/-, but his impact on the team was felt in a deeper capacity. Hausinger, 22, is set to begin his professional career, following five seasons of junior hockey in the Western Hockey League. F Cam Hausinger It's awesome to know that a few of the guys are returning, which will be great for our chemistry, and I am excited to see what WesBanco Arena is like this year when it is packed with fans.". The Spirit won the West Division title in 2018-19, and came one win away from reaching the J. Ross Robertson Cup Final, while the Firebirds were in second place in the West Division in 2019-20, when the season was abruptly ended due to the pandemic. The Nailers placed four players on their Playoff Eligible List, as these four players are currently in the AHL, but one of them could be utilized to fill the final open roster spot. 23 F Cdric Desruisseaux Nailers Announce 2022-23 Season-Opening Roster He spent four years at Colgate University, then transferred to St. 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. F Patrick Watling Drake also played two seasons of junior hockey with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2013. Michael Joly has spent the last two seasons in the AHL, and the last time the ECHL saw him, he was hoisting hardware as the 2018 Kelly Cup Playoff MVP with the Colorado Eagles. The roster consists of 20 players. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. "He has great vision and a knack for putting points on the board. "Ryan Kuwabara has a great hockey background with lots of valuable experience both as a coach and as a player," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. 24 D Josh Maniscalco Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Barker is in his third season as the Nailers' Athletic Trainer. of Hockey Operations Mike Bavis Equipment Manager Billy Higgins Sean showed the ability to be a versatile player early on in the 2020-21 season, as he picked up three goals and four assists in his first ten games, while also dropping the gloves for the first of his six fighting majors, which ranked second on the squad. "He is a long defenseman with elite skating ability and good offensive upside. Elite Prospects - Wheeling Nailers WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Daniel Barker has been named the athletic trainer for the 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic. "It is a little surreal - you never think you'll go back to a place where you played," Kuwabara said. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. He also suited up twice for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals in 2019-20. That performance earned him selections on the USports (West) First All-Star Team and USports All-Canadian Second Team. This season will feature ten head-to-head tilts, including both home openers - October 23rd in Fort Wayne and November 6th in Wheeling. "We are very excited to have Alex Stevens as part of the Nailers, as he is a great fit for our team, and he played college hockey close to here," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Nailers Announce 2021-22 Season-Opening Roster 21 Oct 2021 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. D Dylan MacPherson Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Matt Miller to an ECHL contract. F Tim Doherty 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. The official 2022 roster of the Pittsburgh Penguins, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. Although he was scoreless during his second stint, he did record three shots on goal and a +1 in the finale on enemy ice - a 4-2 triumph against the Walleye. Joe Murdaca joined the team earlier in the day, and stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced for Team Gold, then went 4-for-6 in the shootout. Coach Derek Army Asst. Wheeling and Fort Wayne will be entering their ninth season as ECHL rivals, as the Komets joined the league in 2012. Prior to turning pro, the Sharon, Ontario native attended Bowling Green State University, where he majored in Business, while playing four years of college hockey for the Falcons. Nick had started his pro career with a goal and an assist in his Adirondack debut at the end of the 2019-20 season, and was slated to play for the Thunder again last season, before the team opted out of the campaign. Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? D Matt Foley Penn State University was the second collegiate stop for the Portsmouth, Rhode Island native, who also played three seasons at the University of Maine. That performance led to Brandon being selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. 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). His 51 points in a season are the sixth most in club history by a blueliner, and he needs just one more point to jump into a tie for fifth with Ray DiLauro (2004-05). Oct. 16- Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. The Wheeling Nailers are a professional ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, . WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a trade, which takes effect immediately. Chad Duchesne is the most experienced player among Wheeling defensemen, as he begins his fifth pro season, after spending each of the first four with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. For the first 30 days of the regular season, teams can carry a maximum of 21 Players on the active roster, no more than 19 of whom may be skaters, at any one time. We also couldn't ask for a better scenario than to have two former Wheeling players on our coaching staff, as they understand how much the community means to this team." D Matt Miller D Dylan MacPherson Rounding out the forwards are Bobby Hampton (Penn State), Cameron Hough (Weeks - MHL), and Zach White (Carolina - FPHL). Roster | Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins 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. Rounding out the blueliners is Alex Stevens out of Penn State University, who pairs a powerful slap shot with a hard all-around game. 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Matt Alfaro and Sean Josling had standout starts to their pro careers, as they ranked fourth and 16th respectively in rookie scoring. All 36 home games will be televised on MeTV, and the Nailers have added new camera angles, as well as new microphones to help deliver an even more exciting visual product. Manage Settings "Last year was a good year for me personally, as I was relied upon a lot. The ECHL has announced the following roster modifications that are in place for the start of the 2020-21 season: The ECHL has temporarily approved additional roster spots for each team for the assignment of National Hockey League and American Hockey League contracted Players. Wheeling has acquired goaltender Stefanos Lekkas from the Orlando Solar Bears in exchange for future considerations. Wheeling Nailers - Wikipedia 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. Game 2 - Sat. In place of Friday's game, the Nailers will play an intrasquad scrimmage at WesBanco Arena, beginning at 7:10. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. F Nick Hutchison F Zach White As the year went along, he developed a reputation for getting under the skin of the opposition - especially rival teams from the Central Division who frequently appeared on the schedule. Patrick had a couple of standout performances during the campaign. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Patrick Watling has been chosen as the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for February 21-27. F Sean Josling Nailers Announce 2021 Training Camp Roster & Schedule - Wheeling Nailers Patrick has also appeared in five AHL games this season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Syracuse Crunch. G Michael Barrett ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their ninth player signing of the 2021 offseason. Par, 21, is set to begin his professional career, after playing parts of five seasons in the Qubec Major Junior Hockey League. As a coach, I like to be open and honest, and treat the players how I like to be treated. Adam was named to the WCHA All-Academic Team during his junior and senior seasons. "Derek Army is building a winning culture here, and I am very motivated to help us win more games, while growing as a player and producing more. 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. 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. "He has a good set of hands that gives him a scoring touch, but he's also gritty, hard-nosed, and in your face. 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. Bo Hanson came to the Nailers after completing his college season at Northern Michigan University and tallied two assists in his first nine pro games. "Last season, I got to dip my toes into the pro hockey life, which was a huge learning experience, so now I feel more prepared," Miller said. Prior to turning pro, the Des Plaines, Illinois native attended UMass-Amherst for four years, where he registered 25 points in 128 career games. 2. D Alex Stevens 29 AT WHEELING, 7:10 Position: Center. Flegel has prior experience in the ECHL, as do Ivan Chukarov and Josh Victor, who join the squad. Cam was originally drafted into the WHL by the Saskatoon Blades at age 15 in 2014, then made his debut with the team the following year. "He and I have already started to build a relationship, and I can tell that he has a great demeanor, which will work well with our players. Prow had stints with Wheeling in two different seasons. Guindon, 26, joined the Nailers in the middle of May, after starting his professional career with the division rival Fort Wayne Komets. F Tim Doherty On Friday night in Indianapolis, goaltending took center stage, as Guindon and Justin Kapelmaster went toe-to-toe. Prior to turning pro, the Kents Hill, Maine native played college hockey for parts of five seasons. "Flix Par is a big, physical forward, who is first in on the forecheck, and blocks a lot of shots in his own end," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Led by Head Coach Derek Army, Team White came away with a 2-1 win in both the game and the shootout. Saigeon, 23, is set to begin his second professional season, after spending the 2019-20 campaign with the Utah Grizzlies.
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