Coach Riley Armstrong Asst. Prior to being called up to the Sabres, Prow amassed three goals, 11 assists, and 14 points in 23 contests. 30 AT WHEELING, 7:10 (if necessary) Ethan Prow reached the NHL on Wednesday night for the Buffalo Sabres, who faced the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center. David turned pro at the end of his senior season of college, and proceeded to join the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, as he appeared in seven regular season contests and one playoff game to close out 2017-18. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that defenseman Josh Maniscalco has been named to the 2021-22 ECHL All-Rookie Team. "We made a push in the right direction at the end of the year, and we have a strong core group of players coming back, which should help us get back into the playoffs. D Adam Smith Teams are allowed to protect as many players as they wish provided the players protected meet the guidelines as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players Association which state that teams shall retain the rights to each player that: 2021 Wheeling Nailers Training Camp Roster Dylan MacPherson also played for Greenville last season and contributed 17 points as a rookie. Prow had stints with Wheeling in two different seasons. Prior to turning pro, the native of Montral, Quebec enjoyed a successful amateur career, as he played four seasons of junior hockey in the QMJHL, then attended McGill University, where he majored in Exercise Physiology, while playing four seasons for the Redmen. Dylan MacPherson will be the captain for all of the games, and Matt Alfaro will be an alternate captain for all of the games. F Flix Par Prior to making the jump to the professional level, the Redcliff, Alberta native played parts of four seasons of junior hockey, all with the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers. Michael Pelech ranks fourth in ECHL history with 705 games played, sixth with 372 assists, and 21st with 541 points. Offensively, he recorded two goals, ten assists, and 12 points. "He is big and mobile, and we are looking forward to continuing to push him to the next level, as he has a very bright future." 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Lees enjoyed great success at school, as he ranked first on his team in defensive scoring all four years, and even led the entire team with 26 points in 26 games in 2017-18. This year's exhibition slate will begin at WesBanco Arena with the Friday night contest, then shift to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for Saturday's re-match. 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. Wheeling Nailers ("us", "we", or "our") uses cookies on the "I'm excited to get back with a good core of players and a group of familiar faces," Cockrell said. 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. "We were excited when we got Jesse Lees in the trade from South Carolina, and he quickly became an important piece to our team," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Ivan made his pro debut in February of 2019, following the conclusion of his four-year college career at UMass-Amherst. I see myself as an all-around player, who will play physical and score goals. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 2022-23 Season-Opening Roster, as the team prepares to open its 31st season on Saturday night against the Toledo Walleye at WesBanco Arena. If a restricted free agent is not signed to either an offer sheet or a contract by an ECHL team by August 16, the player shall be deemed an unrestricted free agent. Prior to turning pro, the Toronto, Ontario native played four seasons of junior hockey - all as a member of the OHL's Sarnia Sting. Among the newcomers, Brandon Saigeon is the most experienced at this level, as he posted an 18-point season with Utah in 2019-20. Guindon, 26, joined the Nailers in the middle of May, after starting his professional career with the division rival Fort Wayne Komets. #2 D Dylan MacPherson G Louis-Philip Guindon He will be joined by Michael Barrett, who had a phenomenal career at Adrian College, which finished with a 12-0-0 record in 2020-21. 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. Cockrell posted a pair of 17-point seasons at Colgate, in addition to a nine-goal output during his sophomore season. Saigeon, 23, is set to begin his second professional season, after spending the 2019-20 campaign with the Utah Grizzlies. 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. He, Matt Miller, and Matt Foley will all shed the rookie tag, as they look to continue their strong play at the pro level. On the blueline, Dylan MacPherson and Adam Smith are both entering their third pro seasons, and will be counted on heavily for their leadership, as well as playing a big role in keeping the opposition off of the scoreboard. 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WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the 2021 preseason. 7 D Matt Foley "His work ethic is impeccable, and his competitive nature is something that we want to see in all of our players." 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. Cdric Desruisseaux opened the year with 23 points in 39 games with the Trois-Rivires Lions, before the AHL's Laval Rocket loaned him to Wheeling, where he immediately hit his stride with seven points in 11 games. Cloud State University for the 2020-21 campaign. "I learned so much from the older players and I am hoping to have a bigger role than last year. 27 AT WHEELING, 7:10 D Adam Smith Prior to the start of his college career, the Des Plaines, Illinois native had a special moment, as he was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. 6 D Adam Smith 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. 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. Boomhower, 24, returns to Wheeling, where he spent the 2021-22 season. Josh's 17 goals are the most in a single season by a rookie defenseman in team history, and that is also the tied for third highest total in a single season for a defenseman all-time. "We had a really good team when I was in Wheeling in 1992-93, and the fans recognized that quickly, as they packed the arena and cheered extremely loudly. Luke Bafia was a late season acquisition from the Newfoundland Growlers, who registered five assists and a +7 rating in nine contests. Wheeling has acquired goaltender Stefanos Lekkas from the Orlando Solar Bears in exchange for future considerations. "Looking at the players who have been signing, we have lots of names that I recognize, and we have lots of potential. 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. Season memberships are available, and fans can get more information by calling (304) 234-GOAL. The Nailers will wear their traditional black and white jerseys with the Vegas gold logo this season, but have also added an alternate jersey. The logo for the 30th season incorporates parts of the past and present. 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. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 13th player signing of the 2021 offseason. Cam started the 2018-19 season with Kootenay, before returning to Red Deer to finish off a 54-point campaign and play in another postseason. After sitting out last season, David returned to Reading to start this year, and contributed two assists and a +1 rating in 18 contests, in addition to one game with the AHL's Providence Bruins. Sean Josling had a standout performance in Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage, after leading the OHL's Sarnia Sting in scoring last year. In 2017, Kuwabara made the jump to the Ontario Hockey League, where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Saginaw Spirit, then one season as an associate coach with the Flint Firebirds. The blueliner played for Munich EHC in Germany's DEL in 2020-21, before returning to North America with the Rochester Americans this season. 41 F Tyler Drevitch Guindon posted a winning record in all eight of those seasons, including a pair of 32-win campaigns with Drummondville and Rimouski. Drevitch recorded 14 points at Merrimack, with his most productive season coming during his junior year. Apr. Drake finished the 2019-20 season with a +7 rating, and was counted on by the Royals in key defensive situations. #17 F Brandon Saigeon 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. Oct. 16- Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. Guindon finished his rookie season with a 7-7-2 record, a 3.29 goals against average, and an .886 save percentage. By using the Service, However, that wasn't the final stop on the ladder for the netminder, who also suited up as the backup goalie for the Buffalo Sabres. 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. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their second signing of the 2021 offseason. Shane Starrett was assigned to Wheeling from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, after spending all of last season with the AHL's Bakersfield Condors. After registering two assists in 12 games with Allen, Tim found success in Wheeling immediately, as he scored his first pro goal in his Nailers debut on May 12th at Fort Wayne. #19 F Flix Par "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. "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. This is the first key date for ECHL teams in the 2022 offseason. The 29-year old spent the majority of three seasons with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, as he collected 84 points in 178 games with Wheeling's AHL affiliate. 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. Foley, 26, is also set to begin his second season in Wheeling, after totaling one goal, five assists, six points, and 41 penalty minutes in 36 games as a rookie. He then added a team-leading 18 goals in the playoffs, as Hamilton captured the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL Champions. The following year, Ethan suited up in three road games, as Wheeling visited Reading, Indy, and Toledo during a December trip. Wheeling has signed defenseman Alex Stevens to an ECHL contract. Daniel is the first Nailers Athletic Trainer to be selected to the ECHL All-Star Classic. Matt Alfaro and Sean Josling had standout starts to their pro careers, as they ranked fourth and 16th respectively in rookie scoring. To purchase yours or to get more information, visit wheelingnailers.com or call (304) 234-GOAL. F Patrick Watling 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. Drevitch, 26, is set to begin his second season with the Nailers, after notching four goals, two assists, six points, and 69 penalty minutes in 38 games as a rookie. In addition to his time with the Nailers, Guindon has also seen AHL action with the Laval Rocket. F Cam Hausinger 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. "Last year was my first year pro and it was a lot different than juniors, but now I feel more comfortable," Josling said. Hausinger's career continued to blossom with his next team, the Kootenay Ice, as he racked up 21 goals, 22 assists, and 43 points in a career-high 70 games. Player nationality and age distributions, draft rounds of players in the 2021-2022 season. Jared made his professional debut on April 23rd in Fort Wayne, then got on the board in highlight reel fashion with his first career goal on May 7th in Jacksonville. In addition to being able to listen on the radio, fans will also be able to tune in at FoxSports1400Wheeling.com and on the iHeartRadio app. Drake also played two seasons of junior hockey with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2013. Matt Foley had the most AHL time among the eight defensemen, as he suited up in 18 games with the Tucson Roadrunners and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, while also contributing six points in 24 games with Wheeling. 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. 23 at Fort Wayne, 7:30 "Tyler Drevitch took big strides as a player for us last season," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. "Matt Miller got a taste of what it was like in the AHL last year, while also playing big minutes with us," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. DOrio rose to prominence with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. 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. Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. However, the statistic that stood out for David at UConn was his 177 blocked shots, as he averaged over a block per game in all four years. . League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2020-21-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. I am excited to get back and be around the guys again. The Hicksville, New York native was a key player in Indy's push to qualify for the 2021 Kelly Cup Playoffs, as he tallied ten points in the final 15 games. Foley registered 18 points at Yale, with his most productive season coming during his freshman year. Last year, the rivalry hit a new level, as the two squads clashed on 20 occasions - the most for the Nailers against any opponent in a single season in their history. 18 D Chris Ortiz F Matt Alfaro Tyler's first pro game was a memorable one, as he scored a shorthanded goal on December 18th against Orlando. The Sabres were edged by the Devils, 4-3. Wheeling has had the longest consecutive tenure in one city in ECHL history, and its 65 NHL graduates are also the most ever. They will then shift to Printscape Arena in Canonsburg on Tuesday, October 12th at 1:00 p.m. "I am really excited to come back to Wheeling," Smith said. He has appeared in ten of the club's last 11 contests, and is 5-1-2 in his last eight starts. He was named to an end of season USports (West) all-star team on three occasions, and was named to the USports All-Rookie Team in 2016-17. Wheeling experienced the largest improvement in the ECHL this season, as it turned a .375 points percentage in 2020-21 into a .542 points percentage in 2021-22. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. Guindon finished his second pro season with a 9-5-2 ECHL record, and also earned the opportunity to play in four AHL games with the Laval Rocket. "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." Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has signed forward Matt Alfaro to a professional tryout agreement. He is the third Wheeling player to earn a weekly honor this season, as he joins Player of the Week winners Sam Houde and Patrick Watling. Players on open qualifying offers cannot be traded. Patrick has also appeared in five AHL games this season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Syracuse Crunch. Over the course of his college career, Lekkas made 3,913 saves, which is the most in Hockey East history and fifth most in NCAA history. The Wheeling Nailers are a professional ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, . Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. Dylan followed that up with his best offensive campaign, as he amassed 22 points in 67 games as a 19-year old. The native of Montral, Qubec got his pro career started last season with the Fort Wayne Komets, before coming to Wheeling in May. 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. FloHockey is also back in the fold as the official streaming provider of the ECHL. Josh netted the overtime winner as part of a two-goal performance on November 14th, then set up another OT goal on February 12th, after scoring in regulation.