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 Doug Sauter.

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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1994-1995 Wheeling Thunderbirds Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Daniel Berthiaume (G)	60	1966	Longueuil, QC, CAN	5'9"	150	L
		John Bradley (G)	58	1968	Pawtucket, RI, USA	6'1"	161	L
		Geoff Finch (G)	54	1972	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	174	L
		Patrick Labrecque (G)	55	1971	Laval, QC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Marc Lamothe (G)	52	1974	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	6'2"	214	L
		Greg Louder (G)	54	1971	Concord, MA, USA	6'1"	185	L
		Mike Parson (G)	56	1970	Listowel, ON, CAN	6'0"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Louis Bernard (D)	52	1974	Victoriaville, QC, CAN	6'2"	209	R
		Dion Darling (D)	51	1974	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	220	L
		Dominic Fafard (D)	52	1974	Longueuil, QC, CAN	6'4"	225	R
		Scott Ferguson (D)	53	1973	Camrose, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	L
		Christian Larivière (D)	56	1970	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Brad Layzell (D)	54	1972	Beaconsfield, QC, CAN	6'3"	190	L
		Scott Matusovich (D)	56	1969	Southbury, CT, USA	6'2"	205	L
		Darren McAusland (D/LW)	54	1972	Grovedale, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Kevin O'Sullivan (D)	55	1970	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	196	L
	#32	Brent Pope (D)		1973	Hamilton, ON, CAN	6'2"	225	R
	#7	Tim Roberts (D)	57	1969	Boston, MA, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#28	Gairin Smith (D)	54	1972	Tillsonburg, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Brock Woods (D)	55	1971	Belleville, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	R
FORWARDS
		Michael Bajurny (LW)	51	1974	Walkerton, ON, CAN	6'2"	209	L
		Pat Barton (RW)	52	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	205	R
		Jeff Connolly (C)	52	1974	Medway, MA, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#22	Derek DeCosty (C)"A"		1968	Clarksville, TN, USA	5'11"	190	L
		Duane Dennis (LW)	57	1969	Vernon, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
		Alexandre Duchesne (LW)	52	1974	Val-d'Or, QC, CAN	6'0"	212	L
		Louis Dumont (C)	53	1973	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Scott Fraser (C)	54	1972	Moncton, NB, CAN	6'1"	179	R
		Steve Gibson (LW)	53	1972	Listowel, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Dennis Holland (C)	57	1969	Vernon, BC, CAN	5'10"	176	L
		Claude Jutras (RW)	52	1973	Asbestos, QC, CAN	6'0"	187	R
		Xavier Majic (C)	53	1973	Fernie, BC, CAN	6'0"	187	L
		Petr Marek (F)	57	1969	Praha, CZE	6'2"	203	L
		Cory Paterson (C)	56	1970	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	179	R
		Tony Prpic (RW)	53	1973	Cleveland, OH, USA	6'4"	225	R
		Stephen Rohr (C)	54	1972	Fenton, MI, USA	6'2"	176	-
		Vadim Slivchenko (RW)	56	1970	Kharkiv, UKR	5'10"	190	L
	#13	Tim Tisdale (C)	58	1968	Shaunavon, SK, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#11	Lorne Toews (LW)	53	1973	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'5"	212	L

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 16Av Age: 23.60 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1994-1995 Wheeling Thunderbirds Staff

Head CoachDoug Sauter
Asst. Equipment ManagerBill Cordery
Athletic TrainerScott Allegrino
BroadcasterDave Goucher
CEOEd Broyhill
Dir. of CommunicationsDave Goucher
Equipment ManagerScott Allegrino
Franchise OwnerEd Broyhill
PresidentEd Broyhill

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Wheeling Nailers Facts

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

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28 players
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Experience

Wheeling Thunderbirds: 1 740 GP
NHL: 215 GP
AHL: 1 382 GP

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Arena Information

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

Wheeling Nailers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
05/30/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Florida Everblades	1 - 6	ECHL
05/29/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Florida Everblades	3 - 2 (OT 66:09)	ECHL
05/27/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Florida Everblades	2 - 5	ECHL
05/23/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Florida Everblades	Wheeling Nailers	1 - 0	ECHL
05/22/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Florida Everblades	Wheeling Nailers	2 - 1	ECHL

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Owen Cole (F)

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Matt Quercia (F)

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Ryan Mahshie (F)

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Wheeling Nailers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	46	20	-	-	6	231	175	98	1.36	1	Conference Final loss
2024-2025	ECHL	72	43	25	-	-	4	225	194	90	1.25	2	Division Semifinal loss
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

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