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 Tom McVie.

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.

Wheeling Nailers

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1996-1997 Season

Wheeling Nailers were 36-29-5 in the 1996-97 ECHL season with 77 points, 4th in the North Division and 13th overall.

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1996-1997 Wheeling Nailers Roster

Wheeling Nailers — 1996-1997 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Joaquin Gage (G)	53	1973	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	218	L
	Mike Minard (G)	50	1976	Owen Sound, ON, CAN	6'3"	225	L
	Beau Riedel (G)	50	1975	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	Olow Sundström (G)	58	1968	Ånge, SWE	6'0"	176	L
	John Tanner (G)	55	1971	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'3"	183	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Frédéric Barbeau (D)	51	1975	Victoriaville, QC, CAN	6'3"	198	L
	John Blessman (D)	59	1967	Agincourt, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
	Francis Bouillon (D)	51	1975	New York, NY, USA	5'8"	194	L
	Greg Callahan (D)	53	1973	Chestnut Hill, MA, USA	6'3"	201	L
	Chad Dameworth (D)	54	1972	Marquette, MI, USA	6'2"	216	L
	Martin Lepage (D)	52	1974	Longueuil, QC, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	Chad Nelson (D)	52	1974	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	6'1"	207	L
	Mathieu Raby (D)	51	1975	Gatineau, QC, CAN	6'3"	220	R
	Brad Symes (D)	50	1976	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	L
FORWARDS
	Doug Ast (C)	53	1973	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	John Badduke (RW)	54	1972	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	212	R
	Shane Bogden (LW)	56	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	216	R
	Louis-Philippe Charbonneau (RW)	51	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	203	R
	Don Chase (RW)	52	1974	West Springfield, MA, USA	5'11"	203	R
	Jason Clark (C/W)	54	1972	Belmont, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	Keli Corpse (C)	52	1974	London, ON, CAN	5'11"	176	L
	Derek Crimin (C)	53	1973	Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
	Kimbi Daniels (C)	54	1972	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'10"	183	R
	Jeff Daw (C)	54	1972	Carlisle, ON, CAN	6'3"	190	R
	Steve Gibson (LW)	54	1972	Listowel, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	Ryan Haggerty (LW)	53	1973	Rye, NY, USA	6'0"	183	L
	Marian Kacir (LW)	52	1974	Hodonín, CZE	6'2"	209	L
	Olexander Matviychuk (LW)	51	1975	Kyiv, UKR	5'8"	168	L
	Ian McIntyre (LW)	52	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	Darcy Mitani (C)	53	1973	Dryden, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	R
	Perry Pappas (RW)	53	1973	Chatham, ON, CAN	6'2"	209	R
	Eric Royal (C)	54	1972	Rochester, NH, USA	6'1"	190	R
	Colin Schmidt (C)	52	1974	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	Ryan Shanahan (RW)	51	1975	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'1"	194	R
	Rob Trumbley (F)		1974	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	John Varga (LW/C)	52	1974	Chicago, IL, USA	5'10"	181	L
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 20Av Age: 23.78 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Wheeling Nailers Staff

Head CoachTom McVie
Athletic TrainerScott Allegrino
Dir. of CommunicationsBill McLaughlin
Dir. of Public RelationsBill McLaughlin
Equipment ManagerScott Allegrino

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