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. This season, Alfaro has posted one assist through four games. 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. Brandon Halverson has also spent significant time in the AHL, primarily with the Hartford Wolf Pack, while also appearing in an NHL game with the New York Rangers. 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. Fellow rookie Chris Ortiz also reached double digits in goals, as the 21-year old enjoyed a stellar first pro season with 12 goals, 26 assists, 38 points, and a +11 rating. Sat. "We are thrilled to welcome Ryan back to Wheeling to be our assistant coach," said Nailers President & Governor Brian Komorowski. Brady Tomlak is a Lieutenant in the Air Force, Lawton Courtnall of Western Michigan University continues his family's legacy by playing pro hockey, Tyler Drevitch was a captain at Merrimack College, and Nick Rivera was a captain at Minnesota State University, Mankato. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season-Ending Roster for the Summer of 2021. 6 D Adam Smith Player Register. He has spent the last six seasons playing in Europe. Offensively, the Nailers turned on the red light 243 times this season, so there are plenty of goals on the roster. "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. Coach Brad Drobot Athletic Trainer Daniel Barker Dir. His brother Cdric tallied 40 points in 67 games last season with the Utah Grizzlies, and was recently acquired by the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Dylan MacPherson to an ECHL contract. As a result of these additional roster spots, ECHL teams will be allowed to dress two additional skaters for each game, raising the lineup limit to 18 skaters and two goaltenders. Tyler Drevitch broke up a play in the neutral zone, then sent in Brandon Saigeon, who feathered a feed to Bobby Hampton, who clobbered home a slap shot from the left circle. Mon. 21 F Matt Alfaro 33 G Alex D'Orio 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. Red was the team's primary color from its inception in 1992, through the team's name change from Thunderbirds to Nailers in 1996, until the change to Vegas gold in 2012. Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has reassigned defensemen Chris Ortiz to Wheeling. F Brandon Saigeon 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. All home games will begin at 7:10. 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. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players, and cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. 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. Restricted free agents may not be traded. "His work ethic is impeccable, and his competitive nature is something that we want to see in all of our players." The eight qualified players for the Wheeling Nailers are: The 2022 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic will be hosted by the Jacksonville Icemen on Monday, January 17 at 7:30 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2021-22-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. What comes to mind when you think of West Virginia? Season memberships are available, and fans can get more information by calling (304) 234-GOAL. I'm looking forward to continuing that and taking on more responsibility.". "It is a little surreal - you never think you'll go back to a place where you played," Kuwabara said. Then, on May 8th, he netted the 14th four-goal game in team history as part of a five-point night in an 8-5 triumph over the Jacksonville Icemen. Drydn Dow makes his North American pro debut following two seasons with the EIHL's Dundee Stars, and is coming off leading the EIHL with 14 goals a year ago. D Patrick McNally 19 F Flix Par Watling was the lone goal scorer for the Nailers the following night, as they fell 4-1 to the Royals. "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. Prior to turning pro, the Des Plaines, Illinois native attended UMass-Amherst for four years, where he registered 25 points in 128 career games. 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. Wheeling Nailers ("us", "we", or "our") uses cookies on the The 22-year-old logged a 6-3-1 record and finished fourth in the league in goals against average (2.18) as well as fifth in save percentage (.915). Wheeling Nailers roster in the 2022-2023 ECHL season. The roster consists of 20 players. AHL contract Sam Houde played just under half of the season with the Nailers, but he made the most of that time, as he ended up slightly behind Watling with 1.39 points per game, as he racked up 43 points in 31 games, led by a six-point night in December. He was recently reassigned from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Wheeling and proceeded to score three goals and one assist for four points in three games with the Nailers. 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. From this list, teams [] Coach Riley Armstrong Asst. "Wheeling was huge for me, because I was able to get my opportunity to step in, play big minutes, and get my game back on track," Lees said. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 16th player signing of the 2021 offseason. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their roster for the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. #7 D Matt Foley Miller finished last year as a team best +7. #15 F Shaw Boomhower 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. Par started this past season in Victoriaville, before getting traded to Cape Breton, where he wrapped up his junior career with 13 points in 22 games for the Eagles. 7 D Matt Foley Joining all of them will be three forwards making their pro debuts - Cam Hausinger, Felix Par, and Bobby Hampton. He also finished his junior career as nearly a point per game player, as he racked up 60 points in 61 games during the 2016-17 WHL campaign with the Kootenay Ice and Lethbridge Hurricanes. May 3 at Fort Wayne, 7:30. Hutchison, 26, enters his second professional season, after collecting six goals, 13 assists, and 19 points in 47 games as a rookie with the Indy Fuel. I want to do whatever it takes to help the team win, whether that's scoring goals, blocking shots, or anything in between. "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. For the first time in the team's history, gray will be part of the uniform lineup. Source: 2021-22 Pittsburgh [NHL] Timothy Doherty. Luke Lynch continues the Robert Morris University pipeline to Wheeling, and will look to enjoy similar success as his brother Zac did two seasons ago. FloHockey is also back in the fold as the official streaming provider of the ECHL. #11 D Josh Victor Wheeling Nailers - ECHL - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com Tickets | Awards | EP Shop | EP Rinkside 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. #25 F Bobby Hampton 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, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their 2021 training camp schedule and roster. "Derek Army is a great coach, who instilled a lot of confidence in me, plus I really enjoyed my time with this group of players," Doherty said. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that forward Justin Almeida has been reassigned by the Pittsburgh Penguins to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. The team has also selected its captains for the season. If a player does receive a qualifying offer, that offer remains open for acceptance until August 9th. In 2010, the Hamilton, Ontario native turned to coaching, and he began that venture in his hometown as an assistant coach for the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U15 AAA team. Lekkas, 25, is currently playing in his second professional season, after experiencing a very unique rookie campaign. Patrick Watling notched 89 points in 103 ECHL games with Orlando and Tulsa, and he returns to the pro ranks after two seasons at the University of New Brunswick. F Cameron Hough 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. 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. 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." 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. D Matthew Spencer Thu. 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. "I'm looking forward to a fresh start and building a relationship with my new teammates. Position: Goalie. Wheeling has signed forward Flix Par to an ECHL contract. All of those elements came together perfectly in the season finale, as he recorded a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in a 5-2 victory over the Indy Fuel. The netminder went on to make 30 or more saves in all five of his starts with the team, including another 44-save effort at South Carolina, as well as a 34-save performance to earn a victory in the season finale against the Indy Fuel. 8 D David Drake Additional certifications he holds include: National Registry EMT, Orthopedic Physician Extender, and NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist. 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. #9 F Tim Doherty D Dylan MacPherson Brendan Harris and Jared Cockrell both still qualify as rookies, but both gained valuable experience at the conclusion of last season. "Nail City is a great place to play hockey, and the organization gives players lots of opportunities to grow their game," MacPherson said. "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. Wheeling Nailers vs. Fort Wayne Komets iHeartRadio returns as the team's radio partners, but the games will have a new home this season. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 15th player signing of the 2021 offseason. 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. 27 F Sean Josling Luke Bafia was a late season acquisition from the Newfoundland Growlers, who registered five assists and a +7 rating in nine contests. 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. 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. Patrick Watling earned All-ECHL 1st Team honors, as he finished fourth in the league with 31 goals, 46 assists, and 77 points. Despite the team's struggles, Stefanos posted outstanding numbers, as his save percentage was .911 or higher in all four seasons, while his goals against average was under 2.85 in all four years. Louis-Philip earned more hardware at McGill, as he was named USports (OUA East) Goaltender of the Year twice, and was named to the USports (OUA East) First All-Star Team twice. Sean Josling finished his rookie campaign with a bang by recording a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in the season finale. #16 F Cam Hausinger 6-foot-6 Matt Ustaski has also played in the ECHL before, as he comes in with 17 points in 36 career games. From this list, teams are entitled to reserve rights to the maximum of eight players, by extending a qualifying offer to them by July 23rd. Player Register. Wheeling has re-signed goaltender Louis-Philip Guindon to an ECHL contract. "Last year was my first year pro and it was a lot different than juniors, but now I feel more comfortable," Josling said. 3. Included in that mix are Jared Cockrell, Tim Doherty, and Brendan Harris. Position: Forward. http://www.wheelingnailers.com/ website (the "Service"). 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. http://www.wheelingnailers.com/ website (the "Service"). Elite Prospects - Wheeling Nailers Player photos for the 2020-21 Wheeling Nailers at hockeydb.com The Wheeling Nailers will open the 2020-21 regular season on Saturday, December 12th at 7:10, when they play host to the Indy Fuel. #35 G Louis-Philip Guindon Watling, 28, helped the Nailers close out February with a bang, as they won three of four games on their recent homestand to finish the month with a 9-2-0 record. denotes that the player only appeared in the playoffs. "I've heard that our crowd really gets loud, so we have a lot of drive to win games and see WesBanco Arena rocking at full capacity. The roster consists of 23 current players and one open spot for one of four eligible players who are currently in the American Hockey League. Included in that mix are Jared Cockrell, Tim Doherty, and Brendan Harris. D Jake Flegel Stevens also excelled in the classroom, as he was an Academic All-Big Ten honoree three years in a row. Pittsburgh signed DOrio to a three-year, entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after he won the QMJHL Championship with the Saint John Sea Dogs. "I pride myself in my skating ability and my vision, while being tough to play against." 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. I am excited to get back and be around the guys again. 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. Lots of personal goals come from team success, so I want to help this team get back to the playoffs and push for a championship. On behalf of Patrick Watling, a case of pucks will be donated to a Wheeling youth hockey organization by Inglasco, the exclusive puck supplier of the ECHL. 38 D Niclas Almari, WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the Central Division Semifinal Round of the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Wilkes-Barre/Scrantons next game is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 3, against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center. Boomhower, 24, returns to Wheeling, where he spent the 2021-22 season. Wheeling has re-signed forward Jared Cockrell to an ECHL contract. 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 9. The 20-year-old defenseman recorded four shots and no points in those exhibition contests. Player Register. The modern day circle with Wheeling Nailers written in Vegas gold colored Easterly font completes the logo. That was the first of three overtime goals for the Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania native, who leads the Nailers in that category. "He is an elite scorer with lots of potential, and we are excited to help him continue to develop at the pro level." The blueliner added two more goals and six more points over the course of his final two campaigns, while playing a strong defensive game. 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. Both teams have players who have worn the opposite jersey during their careers. He concluded his junior career with 43 points and a +12 rating. 27 AT WHEELING, 7:10 Watling produced at over a point-per-game clip that season, as he tallied 34 points in 30 games. The Nailers posted their best record with the blueliner in the lineup (minimum 25 games), and he was also selected as the winner of the Fan Choice Player of the Year Award. 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. Six of his ten points came in one game - a 7-3 Fort Wayne win on March 27th. 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. 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. "Looking at the players who have been signing, we have lots of names that I recognize, and we have lots of potential. Rounding out the blueliners is Alex Stevens out of Penn State University, who pairs a powerful slap shot with a hard all-around game. Brandon finished fifth among Utah rookies that season with eight goals, ten assists, and 18 points in 51 games. Tim Doherty built off of a strong rookie season to finish fourth on the club in scoring with 17 goals, 28 assists, and 45 points, with 28 of his 45 points coming during the final three months of the campaign. He plays the game the right way, and we look forward to him continuing that this season." Marie, Ontario native has eclipsed all of his totals from his first year in the Friendly City. 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. Wheeling and Fort Wayne have only been in the same division for four of the ten seasons. Manage Settings 10:00 a.m. The three older Hausinger brothers could play against each other during the 2021-22 ECHL season. Wheeling Nailers - ECHL Miller finished last year as a team best +7. F Tyler Drevitch I see myself as an all-around player, who is good on the penalty kill and plays well in my own zone, while contributing to the offense. 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. 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. #33 G Alex D'Orio 1. 39 D Bo Hanson One of his goals was the overtime game-winner for Wheeling in an Oct. 27 contest at Iowa. D Josh Victor Drevitch recorded 14 points at Merrimack, with his most productive season coming during his junior year. The two X's on the sides are designated with crossed nails as a tribute to the city's history. Prow had stints with Wheeling in two different seasons. This season will feature ten head-to-head tilts, including both home openers - October 23rd in Fort Wayne and November 6th in Wheeling. "Last year was a good year for me personally, as I was relied upon a lot. This is the first key date for ECHL teams in the 2022 offseason. 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. 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. ", WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce that Ryan Kuwabara has been named the team's new Assistant Coach. 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. Drake suited up in 125 games for the Huskies, and notched four goals, 21 assists, and 25 points. 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. The roster consists of 20 players. "I'm excited to get back with a good core of players and a group of familiar faces," Cockrell said. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their first player signing of the 2021 offseason. Wheeling Nailers all-time player list at hockeydb.com Wheeling Nailers all-time player list denotes that the player's career team information is inaccurate due to incomplete data made available by a league. 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. 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Tommy Nappier #37 G . 2023 Fort Wayne Komets, 1010 Memorial Way, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | (260) 483-0011 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. Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Adam Smith to an ECHL contract. D Dylan MacPherson 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. 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.
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