Team Facts

2001-2002 Roster
# N Player A Born Birthplace HT WT S
GOALTENDERS
Joel Laing (G) 42 1975 Maryfield, SK, CAN 5'10" 183 L
DEFENSEMEN
Dmitri Doulebenets (D) 40 1977 Usolye-Sibirskoye, RUS 6'2" 194 -
Kurtis Drummond (D) 40 1978 Edmonton, AB, CAN 6'1" 194 L
Derek Ernest (D) 41 1977 Moose Jaw, SK, CAN 6'2" 220 L
David Koci (D/LW) 37 1981 Praha, CZE 6'6" 238 L
Dan Kopec (D) 45 1973 Weyburn, SK, CAN 6'4" 227 L
Mark Moore (D) 41 1977 Thornhill, ON, CAN 6'3" 185 R
Darcy Robinson (D) 1981 Kamloops, BC, CAN 6'4" 238 R
Doug Schmidt (D) 40 1978 Grosse Ile, MI, USA 5'11" 196 -
Jean-Philippe Soucy (D) 40 1978 Rivière-du-Loup, QC, CAN 6'1" 205 L
David Vychodil (D) 38 1980 Ostrava, CZE 6'1" 214 L
FORWARDS
Jeremy Brown (C) 44 1974 Haileybury, ON, CAN 5'10" 190 R
Colin Chaulk (C)   “A” 41 1977 Toronto, ON, CAN 6'0" 198 L
Heath Gordon (LW) 40 1978 Pembroke, MA, USA 6'2" 216 L
Dylan Gyori (C) 39 1979 Rimbey, AB, CAN 5'10" 183 L
Mike Hurley (RW) 40 1977 Sherwood Park, AB, CAN 6'1" 183 -
Mark Major (LW) 48 1970 Toronto, ON, CAN 6'4" 216 L
Árpád Mihály (LW) 38 1980 Miercurea Ciuc, ROM 6'2" 218 L
Eduard Pershin (RW) 41 1977 Nizhnekamsk, RUS 5'11" 190 L
Bogdan Rudenko (RW) 41 1977 Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ 6'0" 203 R
John C. Ruid (LW) 43 1974 Ballston Spa, NY, USA 6'4" 225 L
Ken Tasker (RW) 42 1976 Ottawa, ON, CAN 6'0" 201 R
Brendan Walsh (C) 43 1974 Dorchester, MA, USA 5'10" 201 R
Bruce Watson (LW) 41 1976 Pembroke, ON, CAN 6'3" 236 L
Chris Wells (C) 42 1975 Calgary, AB, CAN 6'5" 220 L
Position: G:1 D:10 F:12 | Av Age: 24.96 years | Av Ht: 6'2" | Av Wt 208 lbs | Compare with other teams
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  • Arena Name WesBanco Arena
  • Location Wheeling, WV, USA
  • Capacity 5 406
  • Construction Year 1977
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Latest Transactions
DATE STATUS PLAYER TEAM SOURCE
09/24/2018
09/24/2018 Confirmed Leaving Kyle Thacker (D) Leaving for Toronto Marlies
09/24/2018 Confirmed Leaving Ross McMullan (D) Leaving for Kalamazoo Wings
09/22/2018
09/22/2018 Confirmed Leaving Frederik Tiffels (F) Leaving for Kölner Haie
09/22/2018 Confirmed Leaving Jeremy Beirnes (F) Leaving for Lacombe Generals
09/21/2018
09/21/2018 Confirmed Leaving Yushiroh Hirano (F) Leaving for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
09/11/2018
09/11/2018 Confirmed Joining Evan Cowley (G) Joining from Springfield Thunderbirds
09/07/2018
09/07/2018 Confirmed Joining Christian Isackson (F) Joining from Milton Keynes Lightning
08/22/2018
08/22/2018 Confirmed Joining Yushiroh Hirano (F) Joining from Kalmar HC
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Team History and Standings
Season League GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA TP Rank Postseason
Wheeling Thunderbirds
1992-1993 ECHL 64 40 - 16 - 8 314 223 88 1 Final loss
1993-1994 ECHL 68 38 - 23 - 7 327 289 83 8 Semifinal loss
1994-1995 ECHL 68 46 - 17 - 5 313 243 97 1 First round loss
1995-1996 ECHL 70 42 - 23 - 5 289 261 89 7 Quarterfinal loss
Wheeling Nailers
1996-1997 ECHL 70 36 - 29 - 5 298 291 77 13 First round loss
1997-1998 ECHL 70 37 - 24 - 9 255 255 83 7 Conference Final loss
1998-1999 ECHL 70 27 - 37 - 6 206 249 60 26 Did not make playoffs
1999-2000 ECHL 70 25 - 40 - 5 202 246 55 25 Did not make playoffs
2000-2001 ECHL 72 24 - 40 - 8 192 277 56 25 Did not make playoffs
2001-2002 ECHL 72 36 - 32 - 4 213 208 76 20 Did not make playoffs
2002-2003 ECHL 72 28 - 41 - 3 193 261 59 24 Did not make playoffs
2003-2004 ECHL 72 51 - 17 - 4 259 188 106 2 Conference QF loss
2004-2005 ECHL 72 38 - 29 - 5 171 173 81 19 Did not make playoffs
2005-2006 ECHL 72 45 - 21 - 6 247 186 96 7 Conference SF loss
2006-2007 ECHL 72 32 - 34 - 6 215 255 70 13 Did not make playoffs
2007-2008 ECHL 72 22 - 43 - 7 186 284 51 15 Did not make playoffs
2008-2009 ECHL 72 36 - 28 - 8 263 260 80 6 Conference QF loss
2009-2010 ECHL 72 33 - 32 - 7 240 249 73 10 Did not make playoffs
2010-2011 ECHL 72 38 - 29 - 5 230 210 81 4 Conference Final loss
2011-2012 ECHL 72 37 - 26 - 9 219 202 83 6 Conference QF loss
2012-2013 ECHL 72 31 - 29 - 12 193 225 74 10 Did not make playoffs
2013-2014 ECHL 72 39 - 27 - 6 216 196 84 2 -
2014-2015 ECHL 72 37 - 33 - 2 210 213 76 4 Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016 ECHL 72 37 - 26 - 9 214 211 83 2 Final loss
2016-2017 ECHL 72 34 - 30 - 8 244 239 76 5 Did not make playoffs
2017-2018 ECHL 72 35 - 28 - 9 248 245 79 5 Did not make playoffs
2018-2019 ECHL - - - - - - - - - - -

Stars and Cult Players

Where are they now?
# Player Season Team League GP G A TP PIM
1. Mathew Maione (D) 2018-2019 Dinamo Riga KHL 9 3 7 10 4
2. Ty Loney (F) 2018-2019 Graz 99ers EBEL 4 5 3 8 0
3. Sébastien Bisaillon (D) 2018-2019 Grenoble France 4 3 4 7 18
4. Jacob Lagacé (F) 2018-2019 Stavanger Oilers Norway 5 3 4 7 4
5. Paul Crowder (F) 2018-2019 Fife Flyers EIHL 3 0 7 7 2
6. Zack Torquato (F) 2018-2019 Herning Blue Fox Denmark 3 2 4 6 0
7. Stephen MacAulay (F) 2018-2019 Tölzer Löwen DEL2 4 3 2 5 6
8. Luke Pither (F) 2018-2019 Nottingham Panthers EIHL 6 2 3 5 6
9. David Gilbert (F) 2018-2019 HC Ceske Budejovice Czech2 5 0 5 5 0
10. Alex Grant (D) 2018-2019 Jokerit KHL 9 1 3 4 2
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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
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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
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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
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Franchise All-Time PIM
# 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
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Franchise All-Time Games played
# Player GP G A TP
1. Stefan Brännare (F) 231 27 46 73
2. Cliff Loya (D) 231 7 40 47
3. Zack Torquato (F) 229 66 129 195
4. Paul Cianfrini (D) 217 6 49 55
5. Tim Roberts (D) 215 50 180 230
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Franchise All-Time Points per Game
# Player GP G TP PPG
1. Devin Edgerton (F) 57 46 117 2.053
2. Robert Guillet (F) 15 16 30 2.000
3. Yves Sarault (F) 2 1 4 2.000
4. Paul Thompson (F) 1 1 2 2.000
5. Rob Sirianni (F) 18 17 33 1.833
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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
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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
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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
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Franchise All-Time PIM 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
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Average Height, Weight, Age per Season
Season Roster Height Weight Age
2018-2019 View roster 6'1" 190 lbs 24.33
2017-2018 View roster 6'1" 189 lbs 25.95
2016-2017 View roster 6'1" 190 lbs 26.05
2015-2016 View roster 6'0" 190 lbs 24.76
2014-2015 View roster 6'0" 194 lbs 24.74
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