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1997-1998
1997-1998 Season
Wheeling Nailers were 37-24-9 in the 1997-98 ECHL season with 83 points, 2nd in the Northern Conference: Northeast Division and 7th overall.
1997-1998 Wheeling Nailers Roster
1997-1998 Wheeling Nailers Staff
- Head Coach
Peter Laviolette - Player-Asst. Coach
Chris Jensen - Dir. of CommunicationsBill McLaughlin
- Dir. of Public RelationsBill McLaughlin
- Equipment ManagerVinny Ferraiuolo
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 Wheeling Nailers Demographics
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Wheeling Nailers Facts
- Plays in
- ECHL
- Team Colors
- Red + Black + White + Gold
- Town
- Wheeling, WV, USA
Map - Founded
- 1988
1997-1998 Wheeling Nailers Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 24 players
- 14 players
3 players
2 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
- Experience
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Cleveland Monsters (AHL)
- Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- WesBanco Arena
- Location
- Wheeling, WV, USA
- Capacity
- 5 406
- Construction Year
- 1977
Wheeling Nailers Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indy Fuel |  Wheeling Nailers | - | ECHL | |
| Wheeling Nailers |  Toledo Walleye | - | ECHL | |
 Maine Mariners | Wheeling Nailers | 5 - 2 | ECHL | |
 Worcester Railers | Wheeling Nailers | 3 - 5 | ECHL | |
| Worcester Railers | Wheeling Nailers | 1 - 3 | ECHL |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | leaving | Scott Kirton (F) | Evansville Thunderbolts | ||
| Up/Down | leaving | Jack Karlsson (D) | Knoxville Ice Bears | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Dustin Geregach (D) | Orlando Solar Bears | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Chris Dodero (F) | Glasgow Clan | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Carter McPhail (G) | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Zach Bannister (F) | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Christiano Aiello (F) | Unknown | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Trent Burnham (G) | RIT (Rochester Inst. of Tech.) |
Wheeling Nailers History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | ECHL | 9 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 23 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 6 | -  |
| 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 |
Wheeling Nailers Stars And Cult Players
- Wayne Cowley (G)
- George Maneluk (G)
- Frédéric Chabot (G)
- Kevin Dahl (D)
- Darcy Martini (D)
- Craig Ferguson (F)
- Terry Virtue (D)
- Patrick Labrecque (G)
- Jeff Daw (F)
- Marc Rodgers (F)
- Scott Fraser (F)
- Yves Sarault (F)
- Scott Ferguson (D)
- Martin Brochu (G)
- Marquis Mathieu (F)
- Mark Visheau (D)
- Joaquin Gage (G)
- Marc Lamothe (G)
- Francis Bouillon (D)
Tomas Vokoun (G)- Darcy Verot (F)
- Mike Minard (G)
- David Aebischer (G)
- Dany Sabourin (G)
- Kurtis McLean (F)
- Zenon Konopka (F)
- David Koci (D)
- Jason Jaffray (F)
- Michel Ouellet (F)
- Joe Jensen (F)
- Cam Paddock (F)
- Andy Chiodo (G)
- Drew Fata (D)
- Daniel Fernholm (D)
- John Curry (G)
- Tim Wallace (F)
- Daniel Carcillo (F)
- Mark Letestu (F)
- Paul Bissonnette (F)
- Nick Johnson (F)
- David Laliberté (F)
- Brad Thiessen (G)
- Danny Taylor (G)
- Luca Caputi (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Owen Cole (F) | 2026-2027 | Solway IHC | NIHL | 16 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 2 |
| 2. | Graham Knott (F) | 2026-2027 | Black Wings Linz | ICEHL | 17 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 12 |
| 3. | Michael Joly (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ambrì-Piotta | NL | 18 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 2 |
| 4. | Brooklyn Kalmikov (F) | 2026-2027 | Trois-Rivières Lions | ECHL | 9 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
| 5. | Jacob Hayhurst (F) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit | Liiga | 20 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| 6. | Max Coatta (F) | 2026-2027 | EK Zell am See | Alps Hockey League | 13 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 6 |
| 7. | Michael Pelech (F) | 2026-2027 | Sheffield Steeldogs | NIHL | 16 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 12 |
| 8. | Blake Bennett (F) | 2026-2027 | Greenville Swamp Rabbits | ECHL | 11 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 4 |
| 9. | Félix Robert (F) | 2026-2027 | Lukko | Liiga | 19 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 8 |
| 10. | Jacob Lagacé (F) | 2026-2027 | TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt | Oberliga | 14 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26.81 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.50 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.00 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'1" | 192 lbs | 25.61 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 192 lbs | 25.53 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Tisdale (F) | 198 | 105 | 166 | 271 |
| 2. | Darren Schwartz (F) | 197 | 143 | 119 | 262 |
| 3. | Steve Gibson (F) | 191 | 126 | 126 | 252 |
| 4. | Tim Roberts (D) | 215 | 50 | 180 | 230 |
| 5. | Sean Collins (F) | 174 | 69 | 139 | 208 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Darren Schwartz (F) | 197 | 143 | 119 | 262 |
| 2. | Steve Gibson (F) | 191 | 126 | 126 | 252 |
| 3. | Tim Tisdale (F) | 198 | 105 | 166 | 271 |
| 4. | Derek DeCosty (F) | 190 | 100 | 103 | 203 |
| 5. | Vadim Slivchenko (F) | 145 | 88 | 99 | 187 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Roberts (D) | 215 | 50 | 180 | 230 |
| 2. | Tim Tisdale (F) | 198 | 105 | 166 | 271 |
| 3. | Sean Collins (F) | 174 | 69 | 139 | 208 |
| 4. | Zack Torquato (F) | 229 | 66 | 129 | 195 |
| 5. | Steve Gibson (F) | 191 | 126 | 126 | 252 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stefan Brännare (F) | 231 | 27 | 73 | 677 |
| 2. | Matt Van Horlick (D) | 172 | 17 | 44 | 675 |
| 3. | T.J. Reynolds (D) | 151 | 7 | 32 | 669 |
| 4. | Brock Woods (D) | 193 | 37 | 122 | 639 |
| 5. | Darren Schwartz (F) | 197 | 143 | 262 | 561 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Danny Fick (D) | 258 | 16 | 60 | 76 |
| 2. | David Drake (D) | 242 | 6 | 54 | 60 |
| 3. | Stefan Brännare (F) | 231 | 27 | 46 | 73 |
| 4. | Cliff Loya (D) | 231 | 7 | 40 | 47 |
| 5. | Zack Torquato (F) | 229 | 66 | 129 | 195 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Devin Edgerton (F) | 57 | 46 | 117 | 2.05 |
| 2. | Robert Guillet (F) | 15 | 16 | 30 | 2.00 |
| 3. | William Reilly (D) | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2.00 |
| 4. | Yves Sarault (F) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2.00 |
| 5. | Paul Thompson (F) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Devin Edgerton (F) | 1992-1993 | ECHL | 57 | 46 | 71 | 117 | 2.05 | 34 |
| 2. | Darren Schwartz (F) | 1992-1993 | ECHL | 62 | 62 | 52 | 114 | 1.84 | 212 |
| 3. | John Varga (F) | 1996-1997 | ECHL | 66 | 56 | 45 | 101 | 1.53 | 84 |
| 4. | Steve Gibson (F) | 1995-1996 | ECHL | 70 | 42 | 53 | 95 | 1.36 | 54 |
| 5. | Keli Corpse (F) | 1995-1996 | ECHL | 63 | 32 | 62 | 94 | 1.49 | 40 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Darren Schwartz (F) | 1992-1993 | ECHL | 62 | 62 | 52 | 114 | 1.84 | 212 |
| 2. | John Varga (F) | 1996-1997 | ECHL | 66 | 56 | 45 | 101 | 1.53 | 84 |
| 3. | Darren Schwartz (F) | 1993-1994 | ECHL | 67 | 54 | 38 | 92 | 1.37 | 201 |
| 4. | Devin Edgerton (F) | 1992-1993 | ECHL | 57 | 46 | 71 | 117 | 2.05 | 34 |
| 5. | Bryan Ewing (F) | 2008-2009 | ECHL | 67 | 43 | 48 | 91 | 1.36 | 56 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Devin Edgerton (F) | 1992-1993 | ECHL | 57 | 46 | 71 | 117 | 2.05 | 34 |
| 2. | Keli Corpse (F) | 1995-1996 | ECHL | 63 | 32 | 62 | 94 | 1.49 | 40 |
| 3. | Eric Royal (F) | 1996-1997 | ECHL | 70 | 31 | 62 | 92 | 1.31 | 68 |
| 4. | Tim Roberts (D) | 1993-1994 | ECHL | 66 | 18 | 58 | 76 | 1.15 | 68 |
| 5. | Tim Roberts (D) | 1994-1995 | ECHL | 61 | 16 | 58 | 74 | 1.21 | 62 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | T.J. Reynolds (D) | 2002-2003 | ECHL | 71 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.14 | 371 |
| 2. | Jason Hamilton (D) | 2000-2001 | ECHL | 41 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.10 | 333 |
| 3. | Rob Trumbley (F) | 1995-1996 | ECHL | 51 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0.35 | 321 |
| 4. | Bruce Watson (F) | 2001-2002 | ECHL | 58 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 0.31 | 314 |
| 5. | Trevor Senn (F) | 1992-1993 | ECHL | 53 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 0.66 | 301 |
