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Penguins Assign Samuelsson to Nailers

It was announced today that defenseman Philip Samuelsson has been re-assigned to the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samuelsson rejoins Wheeling as the team begins the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs with Game 1 … Continue reading

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Nailers Set To Battle Kalamazoo In Round One

For the 11th time in the 20-year history of the franchise, and second straight season, the Wheeling Nailers, AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, are headed to postseason play. The Nailers locked up their playoff berth with … Continue reading

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It’s a Lock – Nailers Clinch Playoff Spot

For the second consecutive season, the Wheeling Nailers will be playing playoff hockey. Matt Schepke netted a pair of goals, and Patrick Killeen made 24 saves on Friday night, as the Nailers defeated the Trenton Titans 4-1 at Sun National … Continue reading

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Killeen Assigned to Wheeling

if you didn’t see this coming with The announcement of Thiessen coming back It was announced today that goaltender Patrick Killeen has been re-assigned to the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Killeen returns to the Nailers … Continue reading

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Hotham Named to All-ECHL Second Team

The ECHL Annouced today that Nailers defensmen, Andrew Hotham has been selected to the All ECHL 2nd Team for the 2011-12 season. Hotham, who was named to the ECHL All-Rookie Team yesterday, is second among rookie defensemen, and seventh among … Continue reading

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Owuya stops 55, (Yes, 55) Drops Wheeling 3-0

The Wheeling Nailers needed 2 points Wednesday night. What they got, was a human wall in the form of Reading Royals’ goaltender Mark Owuya. Owuya stopped 55 shots leading the Reading squad to a 3-0 shutout and also keeping the … Continue reading

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Nailers Ownership Transfer Approved By ECHL

The ECHL announced on Thursday that the Board of Governors has unanimously approved the Transfer of Controlling Interest in the Wheeling Nailers membership. The Board approved the transfer from Nailers Hockey, LLC, owned by the Brooks family, to The Hockey … Continue reading

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