What league does Wheeling Nailers play in?

Wheeling Nailers play in the ECHL.

When was Wheeling Nailers founded?

Wheeling Nailers was founded in 1988 in Wheeling, WV, USA, USA.

Where is Wheeling Nailers based?

Wheeling Nailers is based in Wheeling, WV, USA.

Who is the head coach of Wheeling Nailers?

The head coach of Wheeling Nailers is Ryan Papaioannou.

What arena does Wheeling Nailers play in?

Wheeling Nailers play their home games at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV, USA.

What are the team colors of Wheeling Nailers?

The team colors of Wheeling Nailers are Red + Black + White + Gold.

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2025-2026 Wheeling Nailers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#60	Gabriel D'Aigle (G)	19	2006	Sorel-Tracy, QC, CAN	6'4"	212	L	28/29
	#33	Taylor Gauthier (G)	25	2001	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R	26/27
	#35	Alex Zion (G)	32	1994	Fort Wayne, IN, USA	6'2"	174	L	EBUG
DEFENSEMEN
	#42	David Breazeale (D)	26	2000	Grandville, MI, USA	6'4"	205	L	26/27
	#32	Tommy Budnick (D)	22	2004	Petoskey, MI, USA	6'1"	209	L	26/27
	#51	Brent Johnson (D)	23	2003	Dallas, TX, USA	6'0"	185	R	26/27
	#17	Alexander Kuqali (D)	35	1991	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	6'2"	225	L	25/26
	#6	Daniel Laatsch (D)	24	2002	Altoona, WI, USA	6'5"	183	L	26/27
	#79	Emil Pieniniemi (D)	21	2005	Kuopio, FIN	6'2"	176	L	27/28
	#8	Aidan Sutter (D)	23	2002	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'11"	163	L	26/27
	#24	Tristan Thompson (D)	29	1997	Canmore, AB, CAN	5'9"	185	L	25/26
FORWARDS
	#28	Tanner Andrew (C)	26	2000	Virden, MB, CAN	5'9"	170	R	26/27
	#21	Craig Armstrong (C/LW)	23	2003	Crossfield, AB, CAN	5'9"	194	L	25/26
	#9	Blake Bennett (LW/RW)	27	1998	Grand Island, NY, USA	5'10"	185	L	26/27
	#5	Owen Cole (C)	26	2000	Dunnville, ON, CAN	5'10"	172	L	26/27
	#54	Mathieu De St. Phalle (RW/LW)	26	2000	Glencoe, IL, USA	5'10"	174	R	25/26
	#83	Brayden Edwards (C/RW)	21	2004	Abbotsford, BC, CAN	6'1"	187	R	26/27
	#36	Max Graham (C/LW)	22	2004	Whitehorse, YT, CAN	6'3"	209	L	26/27
	#19	Randy Hernández (RW)	27	1999	Miami, FL, USA	6'0"	190	R	25/26
	#37	Connor Lockhart (C)	23	2003	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	R	25/26
	#14	Ryan Mahshie (F)	27	1999	Stoney Creek, ON, CAN	6'3"	209	L	25/26
	#61	Ryan McAllister (C/LW)	24	2001	London, ON, CAN	5'10"	183	L	25/26
	#13	Logan Pietila (C/RW)	26	2000	Howell, MI, USA	5'11"	185	R	25/26
	#12	Mike Posma (C/LW)	24	2001	Pomona, NY, USA	6'0"	183	L	25/26
	#22	Matt Quercia (C/LW)	27	1999	Andover, MA, USA	6'3"	216	L	26/27
	#23	Nolan Renwick (RW/LW)	25	2001	Milestone, SK, CAN	6'3"	212	R	26/27
	#47	Tiernan Shoudy (F)	24	2002	St. Clair, MI, USA	5'9"	179	L	26/27
	#34	Zach Urdahl (LW/RW)	24	2001	Eau Claire, WI, USA	6'1"	194	L	25/26
	#25	Jack Works (F)	25	2001	Yellowknife, NT, CAN	5'11"	185	L	25/26

Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 18Av Age: 25.03 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Wheeling Nailers Staff

Head CoachRyan Papaioannou
Assoc. CoachEvan McFeeters
Asst. CoachMitch Giguere
Goaltending CoachKarel Popper
Athletic TrainerCole Koontz
BroadcasterD.J. Abisalih
Dir. of Media RelationsD.J. Abisalih
Equipment ManagerBilly Higgins
PresidentBrian Komorowski
ScoutJean-François Doré
Video CoachIsaac Knight
Volunteer Video CoachJacob Rettger

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