Wheeling Nailers

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2022-2023

2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Oskar Autio (G)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	183	83	L
	#32	Brad Barone (G)	34	1990	Medfield, MA, USA	180	82	L
	#35	Ryan Bednard (G)	27	1997	Macomb Township, MI, USA	195	94	L
	#31	Bailey Brkin (G)Loan	25	1999	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	190	79	L
	#33	Taylor Gauthier (G)	23	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	188	94	R
	#35	Billy Higgins (G)	43	1981	Wheeling, WV, USA	178	75	R
	#37	Tommy Nappier (G)	26	1998	St. Louis, MO, USA	191	100	L
	#32	Christian Pellegrino (G)	25	1999	Arnold, MD, USA	175	74	-
	#32	Derek Schaedig (G)	26	1998	Chelsea, MI, USA	193	86	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#7	Davis Bunz (D)	26	1998	Middleton, WI, USA	185	82	R
	#26	Ryan Da Silva (D)	26	1998	Newmarket, ON, CAN	183	91	R
	#29	Peter DiLiberatore (D)	24	2000	Halifax, NS, CAN	183	84	L
	#6	Sebastian Dirven (D)	26	1998	Bainsville, ON, CAN	191	89	L
	#5	David Drake (D)	29	1995	Naperville, IL, USA	196	98	L
	#44	Brandon Fehd (D)	33	1991	Gilbert, AZ, USA	178	82	R
	#22	T.J. Fergus (D)	27	1997	Oakville, ON, CAN	183	82	L
	#12	Clay Hanus (D)	23	2001	Minnetonka, MN, USA	181	79	L
	#2	Kenny Johnson (D)	26	1998	Ann Arbor, MI, USA	193	104	L
	#26	Roy Kanda (D)Loan	24	2000	Hokkaido, JPN	180	82	L
	#3	Joseph Leonidas (D)Loan	28	1996	Pointe-Claire, QC, CAN	183	84	L
	#24	Josh Maniscalco (D)"A"	25	1999	Perkiomenville, PA, USA	188	93	R
	#17	Christopher Merisier-Ortiz (D)	23	2001	Boisbriand, QC, CAN	183	84	L
	#3	Dilan Peters (D)	23	2000	Sarnia, ON, CAN	197	100	R
	#28	Louie Roehl (D)	26	1998	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	178	82	R
	#6	Adam Smith (D)"A"	28	1996	Sharon, ON, CAN	185	88	L
	#43	Colin Swoyer (D)	26	1998	Hinsdale, IL, USA	183	84	R
	#4	Jack Van Boekel (D)	28	1996	Cambridge, ON, CAN	201	92	L
	#3	Jordan Wishman (D)	26	1998	Des Moines, IA, USA	185	85	L
FORWARDS
	#20	Justin Addamo (RW/C)	26	1998	Clermont-Ferrand, FRA	198	113	L
	#23	Matt Alfaro (C/LW)	28	1996	Calgary, AB, CAN	188	88	L
		Shaw Boomhower (LW/C)	26	1998	Belleville, ON, CAN	185	100	L
	#21	Cédric Desruisseaux (W/C)	24	2000	Warwick, QC, CAN	173	75	L
	#38	Wyllum Deveaux (F)	24	2000	Sackville, NS, CAN	188	93	L
	#41	Tyler Drevitch (C)	29	1995	Middleborough, MA, USA	180	84	R
	#39	Gianluca Esteves (F)	27	1997	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	175	82	L
	#25	Jordan Frasca (C)	23	2001	Caledon, ON, CAN	188	83	L
	#14	Lane Gilliss (LW)	25	1999	Calgary, AB, CAN	185	89	L
	#15	Bobby Hampton (C)	27	1997	Middletown, NJ, USA	183	89	R
	#16	Cam Hausinger (RW)"A"	25	1999	Anchorage, AK, USA	178	87	R
	#14	David Jankowski (C/RW)	27	1997	Dundas, ON, CAN	185	82	R
	#23	Keltie Jeri-Leon (RW/C)	24	2000	Kelowna, BC, CAN	183	91	R
	#18	Carter Johnson (C)	29	1995	Gimli, MB, CAN	190	99	L
	#10	Max Johnson (C)	26	1998	Lakeville, MN, USA	178	87	R
	#27	Sean Josling (RW/C)"A"	25	1999	Toronto, ON, CAN	183	81	R
	#9	Brooklyn Kalmikov (RW/LW)	23	2001	St. John's, NL, CAN	183	79	L
	#36	Matt Koopman (C/LW)	26	1998	Marblehead, MA, USA	179	82	L
	#10	Ross Krieger (C)	26	1998	Pain Court, ON, CAN	177	77	L
	#13	Tanner Laderoute (RW/C)	27	1997	Three Hills, AB, CAN	183	86	R
	#11	Peter Laviolette (LW/RW)	27	1997	Wheeling, WV, USA	193	100	L
	#12	Jarrett Lee (F)	25	1999	Hibbing, MN, USA	178	70	L
	#44	Griffin Lunn (F)	27	1997	Buffalo, NY, USA	178	86	R
	#14	Josh McKechney (F)	27	1997	Calgary, AB, CAN	188	91	R
	#29	Cédric Paré (C/LW)	25	1999	Lévis, QC, CAN	191	93	L
	#19	Félix Paré (RW)	24	2000	Lévis, QC, CAN	188	97	R
	#13	Matt Quercia (C/LW)	25	1999	Andover, MA, USA	190	98	L
	#38	Luke Santerno (F)	28	1996	Smithers, BC, CAN	191	91	R
	#8	Samuel Tremblay (C)	29	1995	St-Basile-le-Grand, QC, CAN	180	84	R
	#14	Chase Zieky (RW/LW)	28	1996	Avon, CT, USA	178	85	R

Position: G: 7, D: 13, F: 27Av Age: 25.62 yearsAv Ht: 184.96 cmAv Wt: 87.47 kgCompare with other teams »

2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Staff

Head CoachDerek Army
Asst. CoachRyan Kuwabara
Asst. CoachZachary Longo
Asst. CoachKyle McKenzie
Goaltending CoachChuck Grant
Athletic TrainerLauren Rittle
BroadcasterD.J. Abisalih
BroadcasterIsaac Basinger
Conditioning CoachMitch Kirchoff
Dir. of Hockey OperationsDerek Army
Dir. of Media RelationsD.J. Abisalih
Equipment ManagerBilly Higgins
Media ManagerIsaac Basinger
PresidentBrian Komorowski
Video CoordinatorIsaac Knight

Team Staff History

2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Captains

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Team Captaincy History

Wheeling Nailers Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Red + Black + White + Gold
Town: Wheeling, WV, USA Map
Founded: 1988

2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
25 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Wheeling Nailers: 2 072 GP
WC: 7 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 17 GP
Czechia: 8 GP
AHL: 518 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: WesBanco Arena
Location: Wheeling, WV, USA
Capacity: 5 406
Construction Year: 1977

Wheeling Nailers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
22/12/2024 24:15 UTC	Toledo Walleye	Wheeling Nailers	-	ECHL
21/12/2024 24:10 UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Toledo Walleye	-	ECHL
15/12/2024 24:00 UTC	Reading Royals	Wheeling Nailers	1 - 4	ECHL
14/12/2024 24:00 UTC	Reading Royals	Wheeling Nailers	1 - 4	ECHL
08/12/2024 21:10 UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Reading Royals	6 - 2	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

18/12/2024

confirmed

Luke Richardson (G)

Leaving forAllen Americans

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11/12/2024

loan

Christopher Merisier-Ortiz (D)

Leaving forWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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05/12/2024

loan

Jaxon Castor (G)

Leaving forWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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04/12/2024

confirmed

Dustin Manz (F)

Leaving forRapid City Rush

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20/11/2024

confirmed

Jared Westcott (F)

Leaving forBloomington Bison

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26/10/2024

loan

Luke Richardson (G)

Leaving forWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

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16/10/2024

confirmed

Cole Cameron (D)

Joining fromMaine Mariners

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confirmed

Zachary Massicotte (D)

Leaving forMaine Mariners

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Wheeling Nailers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Wheeling Nailers
2024-2025	ECHL	21	17	3	-	-	1	81	44	35	1.67	1	-
2023-2024	ECHL	71	38	28	-	-	5	232	204	81	1.14	3	Division Final loss
2022-2023	ECHL	72	29	38	-	-	5	223	244	63	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	ECHL	72	37	31	-	-	4	243	247	78	1.08	3	Division Final loss
2020-2021	ECHL	68	22	39	-	-	7	196	241	51	0.75	7	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	ECHL	59	24	30	-	-	5	163	206	53	0.9	6	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	31	31	-	-	10	239	240	72	1	6	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	ECHL	72	35	28	-	-	9	248	245	79	1.1	5	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	ECHL	72	34	30	-	-	8	244	239	76	1.06	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	ECHL	72	37	26	-	-	9	214	211	83	1.15	2	Final loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	37	33	-	-	2	210	213	76	1.06	4	Division Semifinal loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	39	27	-	-	6	216	196	84	1.17	2	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	31	29	-	-	12	193	225	74	1.03	3	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	ECHL	72	37	26	-	-	9	219	202	83	1.15	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	38	29	-	-	5	230	210	81	1.13	2	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	33	32	-	-	7	240	249	73	1.01	4	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	ECHL	72	36	28	-	-	8	263	260	80	1.11	4	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	22	43	-	-	7	186	284	51	0.71	7	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	ECHL	72	32	34	-	-	6	215	255	70	0.97	7	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	ECHL	72	45	21	-	-	6	247	186	96	1.33	2	Division Final loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	38	29	-	-	5	171	173	81	1.13	6	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	ECHL	72	51	17	-	-	4	259	188	106	1.47	1	Division Semifinal loss
2002-2003	ECHL	72	28	41	-	-	3	193	261	59	0.82	6	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	ECHL	72	36	32	-	-	4	213	208	76	1.06	5	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	ECHL	72	24	40	-	-	8	192	277	56	0.78	5	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	ECHL	70	25	40	-	-	5	202	246	55	0.79	5	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	ECHL	70	27	37	-	-	6	206	249	60	0.86	6	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	ECHL	70	37	24	-	-	9	255	255	83	1.19	2	Conference Final loss
1996-1997	ECHL	70	36	29	-	-	5	298	291	77	1.1	4	First round loss
Wheeling Thunderbirds
1995-1996	ECHL	70	42	23	-	-	5	289	261	89	1.27	2	Quarterfinal loss

Wheeling Nailers Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

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Nationalities Throughout History

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