| Wheeling Nailers | |
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| City: | Wheeling, West Virginia |
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| League: | ECHL |
| Conference: | American Conference |
| Division: | North Division |
| Founded: | 1988 |
| Home Arena: | WesBanco Arena |
| Colors: | Black, Red and Vegas Gold |
| Owner(s): | Jim and Rob Brooks |
| Head Coach: | Greg Puhalski |
| Media: | Wheeling News-Register
WKWK-FM |
| Affiliates: | Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL) |
The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a Professional Ice hockey league based in Princeton New Jersey, with teams scattered Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The WesBanco Arena (formerly Wheeling Civic Center is a 5500-seat multi-purpose Arena in Wheeling West Virginia, USA built in 1977 The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL 's Pittsburgh Penguins. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The Philadelphia Phantoms are a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a Professional Ice hockey league based in Princeton New Jersey, with teams scattered Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small
The Wheeling Nailers are the ECHL Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL, [1]
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Franchise history
One of the oldest low-minor league hockey teams, the franchise began play in 1982 in the Atlantic Coast Hockey League as the Carolina Thunderbirds based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL 's Pittsburgh Penguins. The Philadelphia Phantoms are a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary ACHL redirects here For the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom see Judicial functions of the House of Lords. Winston-Salem is a city in the US state of North Carolina. As of the 2000 census the city population was 185776 in 2004 the city annexed an additional 17483 The team, along with the Virginia Lancers, joined the All-American Hockey League in 1987, which lasted just the 1987-88 season, after which the Thunderbirds, Lancers, and Johnstown Chiefs formed the basis for the modern ECHL, of which the Thunderbirds won the first ECHL playoff championship, then known as the Jack Riley Cup, defeating the Johnstown Chiefs, 4-3 for the 1988-89 season. The Johnstown Chiefs are a Minor league Ice hockey team located in Johnstown Pennsylvania, playing in the ECHL. The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a Professional Ice hockey league based in Princeton New Jersey, with teams scattered The Johnstown Chiefs are a Minor league Ice hockey team located in Johnstown Pennsylvania, playing in the ECHL. They became the Winston-Salem Thunderbirds in 1990 and moved to Wheeling in 1992. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar)
After a trademark dispute with the junior league Seattle Thunderbirds, the club became the Nailers for the 1996-97 season when the franchise held a contest open to local fans, which was won by C. The Seattle Thunderbirds are a Junior ice hockey team in Seattle, Washington that belongs to the Western Hockey League. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar J. Wickham of Steubenville, Ohio. The name "Nailers" was chosen for the city's long history of nail manufacturing. The team colors are black, red, and Vegas gold.
While they were still the Wheeling Thunderbirds, members of the team in 1994-95 also participated in the filming of the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie "Sudden Death". Because of the NHL lockout, the scene where Van Damme's character attempts to stop a bomber from bombing Mellon Arena during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals was filmed with players from the Chiefs and Thunderbirds.
The team plays at the WesBanco Arena (formerly the Wheeling Civic Center). The WesBanco Arena (formerly Wheeling Civic Center is a 5500-seat multi-purpose Arena in Wheeling West Virginia, USA built in 1977 After missing the playoffs for five straight seasons, they had a 106-point season in 2003-04. They were defeated by the Reading Royals in 5 games, 3-2. The Reading Royals are a professional ECHL Ice hockey team located in Reading Pennsylvania, USA. In season 2005-06 they had a great season making it to the second round of the playoffs losing to Toledo in the final second of the final game.
Main rival
The Nailers main rival inside the ECHL is the Johnstown Chiefs, and both teams have been rivals for 20 seasons, counting the ACHL year before they became the ECHL. For the 2007-08 season, opening night will feature the two teams wearing 1988-89 era jerseys to celebrate the 20th ECHL season.
Season-by-season results
Regular Season
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | SOL | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
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| 1992–93 | 64 | 40 | 16 | — | 8 | — | 88 | 314 | 223 | 1st, East |
| 1993–94 | 68 | 38 | 23 | — | 7 | — | 83 | 327 | 289 | 3rd, North |
| 1994–95 | 68 | 46 | 17 | — | 5 | — | 97 | 313 | 243 | 1st, North |
| 1995–96 | 70 | 42 | 23 | — | — | 5 | 89 | 289 | 261 | 2nd, North |
| 1996–97 | 70 | 36 | 29 | 5 | — | — | 77 | 298 | 291 | 4th, North |
| 1997–98 | 70 | 37 | 24 | 9 | — | — | 83 | 255 | 255 | 2nd, North |
| 1998–99 | 70 | 27 | 37 | 6 | — | — | 60 | 206 | 249 | 6th, Northeast |
| 1999–00 | 70 | 25 | 40 | 5 | — | — | 55 | 202 | 246 | 5th, Northeast |
| 2000–01 | 72 | 24 | 40 | 8 | — | — | 56 | 192 | 277 | 5th, Northeast |
| 2001–02 | 72 | 36 | 32 | 4 | — | — | 76 | 213 | 208 | 5th, Northeast |
| 2002–03 | 72 | 28 | 41 | 3 | — | — | 59 | 193 | 261 | 6th, Northeast |
| 2003–04 | 72 | 51 | 17 | 4 | — | — | 106 | 259 | 188 | 1st, North |
| 2004–05 | 72 | 38 | 29 | 5 | — | — | 81 | 171 | 173 | 6th, North |
| 2005–06 | 72 | 45 | 21 | 6 | — | — | 96 | 247 | 186 | 2nd, East |
| 2006–07 | 72 | 32 | 34 | 6 | — | — | 70 | 215 | 255 | 7th, North |
| 2007-08 | 72 | 22 | 43 | - | 3 | 4 | 51 | 186 | 284 | 7th, North |
Playoffs
| Season | Preliminary | 1st Round | 2nd Round | 3rd Round | Kelly Cup Finals |
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| 1992-93 | — | Bye | W, 3-1, Johnstown | W, 4-2, Raleigh | L, 2-4, Toledo |
| 1993-94 | — | W, 2-0, Nashville | W, 3-1, Hampton | L, 0-3, Toledo | — |
| 1994-95 | — | L, 0-3, Birgmingham | — | — | — |
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| 1996-97 | — | L, 0-3, Peoria | — | — | — |
| 1997-98 | — | W, 3-2, Dayton | W, 3-1, Toledo | L, 2-4, Hampton | — |
| 1998-99 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 1999–00 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 2000–01 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 2001-02 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 2002-03 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 2003-04 | — | L, 2-3, Reading | — | — | — |
| 2004-05 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 2005-06 | — | W, 3-1, Reading | L, 2-3, Toledo | — | — |
| 2006-07 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
| 2007–08 | Out of Playoffs | ||||
Current roster
As of January 9, 2008. The 1992-93 ECHL season was the fifth season of the ECHL. In 1992 the league saw numerous changes in team membership The 1993-94 ECHL season was the sixth season of the ECHL In 1993 the league saw the Roanoke Valley Rampage move to Huntsville AL becoming the Huntsville Blast The 1994-95 ECHL season was the seventh season of the ECHL Before the season started the Huntsville Blast moved their operations from Huntsville AL to Tallahassee The 1995-96 ECHL season was the eighth season of the ECHL. Before the season started the Greensboro Monarchs franchise moved up to the American Hockey League The 1996-97 ECHL season was the ninth season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season two franchises relocated one was renamed and two expansion franchises were founded The 1997-98 ECHL season was the tenth season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season the league saw the Knoxville Cherokees move to Florence SC and The 1998-99 ECHL season was the eleventh season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season the league saw the Louisville River Frogs move to Miami FL The 2000-01 ECHL season was the thirteenth season of the ECHL. The 2001-02 ECHL season was the fourteenth season of the East Coast Hockey League. The 2002-03 ECHL season was the 15th season of the ECHL. The ECHL All-Star Game was held at Germain Arena in Estero Florida and was hosted The 2003-04 ECHL season was the 16th season of the ECHL. This season brought a major change in the ECHL as the ECHL Board of Governors approved membership applications The 2004-05 ECHL Season was the 17th season of the ECHL. This season marked uncharted territory for the ECHL as they established their first Canadian franchise the The 2005-06 ECHL Season is the 18th season of the East Coast Hockey League ECHL, a professional Ice-hockey league based in the United States. The 2006-07 ECHL Season was the 19th season of the ECHL. Two teams returned to the ECHL after suspensions the Texas Wildcatters (who had to suspend operations The 2007-08 ECHL Season was the 20th season of the ECHL. Two teams suspended operations at the end of the 2006-07 season the Long Beach Ice Dogs and the The 1992-93 ECHL season was the fifth season of the ECHL. In 1992 the league saw numerous changes in team membership The Johnstown Chiefs are a Minor league Ice hockey team located in Johnstown Pennsylvania, playing in the ECHL. The Raleigh Icecaps were a Minor-league hockey team from 1991 to 1998 as members of the East Coast Hockey League. The Toledo Storm was a Minor league professional Ice hockey team based in Toledo Ohio, USA. The 1993-94 ECHL season was the sixth season of the ECHL In 1993 the league saw the Roanoke Valley Rampage move to Huntsville AL becoming the Huntsville Blast The Pensacola Ice Pilots were a minor league Ice hockey team located in Pensacola Florida. History The Hampton Roads Admirals were introduced in 1989 and developed a natural rivalry with the Virginia Lancers of Vinton Virginia. The Toledo Storm was a Minor league professional Ice hockey team based in Toledo Ohio, USA. The 1994-95 ECHL season was the seventh season of the ECHL Before the season started the Huntsville Blast moved their operations from Huntsville AL to Tallahassee The Birmingham Bulls were a professional Ice hockey team in the World Hockey Association from 1976 to 1979 and the Central Hockey League from 1979 to 1981 The 1995-96 ECHL season was the eighth season of the ECHL. Before the season started the Greensboro Monarchs franchise moved up to the American Hockey League The 1996-97 ECHL season was the ninth season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season two franchises relocated one was renamed and two expansion franchises were founded The Peoria Rivermen are an Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The 1997-98 ECHL season was the tenth season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season the league saw the Knoxville Cherokees move to Florence SC and The Dayton Bombers are entering their 18th season as an ECHL Ice hockey team located in Dayton Ohio, USA. The Toledo Storm was a Minor league professional Ice hockey team based in Toledo Ohio, USA. History The Hampton Roads Admirals were introduced in 1989 and developed a natural rivalry with the Virginia Lancers of Vinton Virginia. The 1998-99 ECHL season was the eleventh season of the ECHL. Before the start of the season the league saw the Louisville River Frogs move to Miami FL The 2000-01 ECHL season was the thirteenth season of the ECHL. The 2001-02 ECHL season was the fourteenth season of the East Coast Hockey League. The 2002-03 ECHL season was the 15th season of the ECHL. The ECHL All-Star Game was held at Germain Arena in Estero Florida and was hosted The 2003-04 ECHL season was the 16th season of the ECHL. This season brought a major change in the ECHL as the ECHL Board of Governors approved membership applications The Reading Royals are a professional ECHL Ice hockey team located in Reading Pennsylvania, USA. The 2004-05 ECHL Season was the 17th season of the ECHL. This season marked uncharted territory for the ECHL as they established their first Canadian franchise the The 2005-06 ECHL Season is the 18th season of the East Coast Hockey League ECHL, a professional Ice-hockey league based in the United States. The Reading Royals are a professional ECHL Ice hockey team located in Reading Pennsylvania, USA. The Toledo Storm was a Minor league professional Ice hockey team based in Toledo Ohio, USA. The 2006-07 ECHL Season was the 19th season of the ECHL. Two teams returned to the ECHL after suspensions the Texas Wildcatters (who had to suspend operations The 2007-08 ECHL Season was the 20th season of the ECHL. Two teams suspended operations at the end of the 2006-07 season the Long Beach Ice Dogs and the [2]
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Peter Vetri | L | 2008 | Windham, New Hampshire |
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Curtis Darling | L | 2007 | Calgary, Alberta |
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Chris Snavely | R | 2007 | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
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Seamus Young | R | 2007 | Dedham, Massachusetts |
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Todd Spencer | L | 2007 | Brentwood, New Hampshire |
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Chris Brooks | R | 2006 | New York, New York |
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Jonathan D'Aversa | L | 2007 | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
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Francois Leroux | L | 2007 | Saint-Adele, Québec |
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Jeremy Swanson | L | 2007 | Red Rock, Ontario |
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Sean Collins | F | L | 2005 | Reading, Massachusetts |
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Aaron Clarke | F | L | 2007 | Peterborough, Ontario |
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Ned Havern | F | R | 2006 | Arlington, Massachusetts |
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Joe Jensen | F | L | 2006 | Maple Grove, Minnesota |
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Joe Santilli | F | R | 2007 | Westwood, Massachusetts |
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John Burton | F | R | 2007 | Phoenix, Arizona |
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Vadim Slivchenko | RW | L | 2007 | Kharkov, Ukraine |
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Kevin Croxton | RW | L | 2007 | Calgary, Alberta |
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Gino Pisellini | RW | R | 2007 | Melrose Park, Illinois |
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Justin Chwedoruk | F | R | 2007 | St. Albert, Alberta |
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Aaron Boogaard | F | R | 2007 | Newmarket, Ontario |
Notable Nailers
- Peter Laviolette- Carolina Hurricanes head coach
References
External links
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