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Wheeling Nailers

2018-2019

2018-2019 Season

Wheeling Nailers were 31-31-10 in the 2018-19 ECHL season with 72 points, 6th in the Western Conference: Central Division and 22nd overall.

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2018-2019 Wheeling Nailers Player Stats

All Positions

Wheeling Nailers — 2018-2019 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
ECHL
1.		Zac Lynch (C/RW)	67	17	50	67	100	-14
2.		Yushiroh Hirano (RW)	67	19	38	57	50	8
3.		Renars Krastenbergs (C/LW)	62	19	25	44	43	-17
4.		Cédric Lacroix (C/LW/D)	71	22	20	42	215	-1
5.		Michael Phillips (C)	72	18	24	42	18	-12
6.		Troy Josephs (C/LW)	32	21	18	39	51	7
7.		Winston Day Chief (RW)	59	18	21	39	16	2
8.		Kevin Spinozzi (D)	44	17	21	38	33	10
9.		Nick Saracino (LW)	27	17	20	37	10	17
10.		Cameron Brown (C)	35	9	28	37	16	7
11.		Alex Rauter (C/LW)	44	10	24	34	24	-5
12.		Danny Fick (D)	66	6	25	31	98	-5
13.		Johnny Austin (D)	41	5	15	20	26	12
14.		Alec Butcher (RW/LW)	36	12	7	19	16	8
15.		Trevor Yates (LW/C)	15	6	9	15	11	9
16.		Dane Birks (D)	65	1	13	14	64	1
17.		Mark Petaccio (RW)	27	6	5	11	39	-3
18.		Robbie Hall (D)	48	2	9	11	45	1
19.		Craig Skudalski (D)	37	2	6	8	10	3
20.		Mike Fazio (F)	28	1	5	6	4	-9
21.		Brien Diffley (D)	33	1	5	6	20	8
22.		Eliot Grauer (F)	6	2	2	4	2	-8
23.		Aaron Titcomb (D)	44	1	3	4	22	-7
24.		Lucas Kohls (D/F)	5	1	1	2	0	-1
25.		Josh Couturier (D)	32	1	1	2	12	-4
26.		Max Coatta (RW/C)	2	0	2	2	0	1
27.		Blake Siebenaler (D)	7	0	2	2	2	2
28.		Brad Drobot (RW)	43	1	0	1	70	-1
29.		Christian Isackson (RW/C)	1	0	1	1	0	0
30.		Jeff Taylor (D)	1	0	1	1	0	-1
31.		Phil Johansson (D)	1	0	1	1	0	2
32.		Frank Schumacher (D)	8	0	1	1	4	-4
33.		Tommy Davis (D)	1	0	0	0	0	0
34.		Nicolas Erb Ekholm (C/RW)	1	0	0	0	0	-1
35.		Jack MacNee (D)	2	0	0	0	0	1
36.		Conor O'Neil (LW)	4	0	0	0	0	0
37.		Tyler Bird (RW)	5	0	0	0	0	-3
38.		Jake Schultz (D/LW)	12	0	0	0	66	-4

Wheeling Nailers — 2018-2019 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
ECHL
1.		Jordan Ruby (G)	27	2.87	.911	12	9	4	0	1548:51	760
2.		Matt O'Connor (G)	24	3.06	.905	11	7	4	2	1313:55	636
3.		John Muse (G)	21	3.40	.878	7	12	2	1	1234:40	502
4.		Danny Tirone (G)	4	3.40	.878	1	2	0	0	176:42	72
5.		Evan Cowley (G)	1	5.12	.828	0	1	0	0	58:34	24
6.		Tyler Green (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
7.		Tom Comunale (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
8.		Jordan Neamonitis (G)	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

2018-2019 Wheeling Nailers Staff

Head CoachMike Bavis
BroadcasterD.J. Abisalih
Dir. of Hockey OperationsMike Bavis
Dir. of Media RelationsD.J. Abisalih
Equipment ManagerBilly Higgins
Head Athletic TrainerJared Degler

Team Staff History

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2018-2019 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

2018-2019 Wheeling Nailers Roster Facts

Nationalities

32 players
9 players
1 player
1 player
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Wheeling Nailers: 1 564 GP
NHL: 1 GP
AHL: 656 GP

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

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Wheeling Nailers Games

Wheeling Nailers — 2018-2019 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/01/2026 09:10 PM UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Cincinnati Cyclones	-	ECHL
10/31/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Cincinnati Cyclones	-	ECHL
10/30/2026 11:35 PM UTC	Fort Wayne Komets	Wheeling Nailers	-	ECHL
10/24/2026 11:10 PM UTC	Wheeling Nailers	Toledo Walleye	2 - 5	ECHL
10/16/2026 11:15 PM UTC	Indy Fuel	Wheeling Nailers	2 - 1 (OT 65:17)	ECHL

Latest Transactions

Wheeling Nailers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/22/2026	Confirmed	joining	Dustin Geregach (D)	Orlando Solar Bears	Details
10/22/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Chris Dodero (F)	Glasgow Clan	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Carter McPhail (G)	Unknown	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Zach Bannister (F)	Unknown	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Christiano Aiello (F)	Unknown	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Trent Burnham (G)	RIT (Rochester Inst. of Tech.)	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Carter McPhail (G)	Athens Rock Lobsters	Details
10/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Spencer Bellina (D)	Knoxville Ice Bears	Details

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Wheeling Nailers History and Standings

Wheeling Nailers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	2	0	1	-	-	1	3	7	1	0.5	7	-
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

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Wheeling Nailers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Graham Knott (F)	2026-2027	Black Wings Linz	ICEHL	15	7	13	20	12
2.	Owen Cole (F)	2026-2027	Solway IHC	NIHL	12	7	11	18	2
3.	Michael Joly (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	15	11	5	16	2
4.	Max Coatta (F)	2026-2027	EK Zell am See	Alps Hockey League	11	5	10	15	6
5.	Jacob Hayhurst (F)	2026-2027	Jukurit	Liiga	18	5	9	14	0
6.	Lukas Svejkovsky (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo	Liiga	17	8	5	13	4
7.	Félix Robert (F)	2026-2027	Lukko	Liiga	17	7	6	13	8
8.	Tim Doherty (F)	2026-2027	Nottingham Panthers	-	9	5	7	12	14
9.	Jacob Lagacé (F)	2026-2027	TecArt Black Dragons Erfurt	Oberliga	12	3	9	12	10
10.	Kevin Spinozzi (D)	2026-2027	Marseille	Ligue Magnus	13	3	9	12	5

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Wheeling Nailers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.74
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	25.43
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	24.97
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.56
2022-2023	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	25.49

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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.

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Wheeling Nailers — 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

Player Nationalities Throughout History