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2022-2023
2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #31 |  | 26 | 1999 | Espoo, FIN | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
| #32 |  | 35 | 1990 | Medfield, MA, USA | 5'11" | 181 | L | ||
| #35 |  | 29 | 1997 | Macomb Township, MI, USA | 6'5" | 212 | L | ||
| #31 |  | Bailey Brkin (G)Loan | 27 | 1999 | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 174 | L | |
| #33 | | 25 | 2001 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 207 | R | ||
| #35 | | 44 | 1981 | Wheeling, WV, USA | 5'10" | 165 | R | ||
| #37 | | 28 | 1998 | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6'3" | 220 | L | ||
| #32 | | 27 | 1999 | Arnold, MD, USA | 5'9" | 163 | - | ||
| #32 | | 28 | 1998 | Chelsea, MI, USA | 6'4" | 190 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #7 | | 27 | 1998 | Middleton, WI, USA | 6'1" | 181 | R | ||
| #26 | | 28 | 1998 | Newmarket, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | R | ||
| #29 | | 26 | 2000 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| #6 | | 28 | 1998 | Bainsville, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 196 | L | ||
| #5 | | 31 | 1995 | Naperville, IL, USA | 6'5" | 216 | L | ||
| #44 | | 35 | 1991 | Gilbert, AZ, USA | 5'10" | 181 | R | ||
| #22 | | 29 | 1997 | Oakville, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
| #12 | | 25 | 2001 | Minnetonka, MN, USA | 5'11" | 174 | L | ||
| #2 | | 28 | 1998 | Ann Arbor, MI, USA | 6'4" | 227 | L | ||
| #26 |  | Roy Kanda (D)Loan | 25 | 2000 | Hokkaido, JPN | 5'11" | 181 | L | |
| #3 | | 30 | 1996 | Pointe-Claire, QC, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| #24 | | 27 | 1999 | Perkiomenville, PA, USA | 6'2" | 205 | R | ||
| #17 | | 25 | 2001 | Boisbriand, QC, CAN | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #3 | | 25 | 2000 | Sarnia, ON, CAN | 6'6" | 220 | R | ||
| #28 | | 28 | 1998 | Eden Prairie, MN, USA | 5'10" | 181 | R | ||
| #6 | | 29 | 1996 | Sharon, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 198 | L | ||
| #43 | | 28 | 1998 | Hinsdale, IL, USA | 6'0" | 192 | R | ||
| #4 | | 30 | 1996 | Cambridge, ON, CAN | 6'7" | 203 | L | ||
| #3 | | 27 | 1998 | Des Moines, IA, USA | 6'1" | 187 | L | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #20 |  | 28 | 1998 | Clermont-Ferrand, FRA | 6'6" | 240 | L | ||
| #23 | | 29 | 1996 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 194 | L | ||
| 27 | 1998 | Belleville, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 220 | L | |||
| #21 | | 26 | 2000 | Warwick, QC, CAN | 5'8" | 170 | L | ||
| #38 | | 25 | 2000 | Sackville, NS, CAN | 6'2" | 205 | L | ||
| #41 | | 31 | 1995 | Middleborough, MA, USA | 5'11" | 185 | R | ||
| #39 | | 29 | 1997 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 5'9" | 181 | L | ||
| #25 | | 25 | 2001 | Caledon, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 183 | L | ||
| #14 | | 26 | 1999 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
| #15 | | 28 | 1997 | Middletown, NJ, USA | 6'0" | 196 | R | ||
| #16 | | 27 | 1999 | Anchorage, AK, USA | 5'10" | 192 | R | ||
| #14 | | 29 | 1997 | Dundas, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 181 | R | ||
| #23 | | 26 | 2000 | Kelowna, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | R | ||
| #18 | | 30 | 1995 | Gimli, MB, CAN | 6'3" | 218 | L | ||
| #10 | | 28 | 1998 | Lakeville, MN, USA | 5'10" | 192 | R | ||
| #27 | | 27 | 1999 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 179 | R | ||
| #9 | | 25 | 2001 | St. John's, NL, CAN | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
| #36 | | 28 | 1998 | Marblehead, MA, USA | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
| #10 | | 28 | 1998 | Pain Court, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
| #13 | | 29 | 1997 | Three Hills, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 190 | R | ||
| #11 | | 28 | 1997 | Wheeling, WV, USA | 6'4" | 220 | L | ||
| #12 | | 27 | 1999 | Hibbing, MN, USA | 5'10" | 154 | L | ||
| #44 | | 28 | 1997 | Buffalo, NY, USA | 5'10" | 190 | R | ||
| #14 | | 29 | 1997 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||
| #29 | | 27 | 1999 | Lévis, QC, CAN | 6'3" | 216 | L | ||
| #19 | | 26 | 2000 | Lévis, QC, CAN | 6'2" | 214 | R | ||
| #13 | | 27 | 1999 | Andover, MA, USA | 6'3" | 216 | L | ||
| #38 | | 30 | 1996 | Smithers, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 201 | R | ||
| #8 | | 31 | 1995 | St-Basile-le-Grand, QC, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | R | ||
| #14 | | 30 | 1996 | Avon, CT, USA | 5'10" | 187 | R | ||
2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Staff
- Head CoachDerek Army
- Asst. CoachRyan Kuwabara
- Asst. CoachKyle McKenzie
- Goaltending CoachChuck Grant
- Athletic TrainerLauren Rittle
- BroadcasterD.J. Abisalih
- BroadcasterIsaac Basinger
- Conditioning CoachMitch Kirchoff
- Dir. of Hockey OperationsDerek Army
- Dir. of Media RelationsD.J. Abisalih
- Equipment ManagerBilly Higgins
- Interim Asst. CoachZachary Longo
- Media ManagerIsaac Basinger
- PresidentBrian Komorowski
- Video CoachIsaac Knight
2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Wheeling Nailers Facts
- Plays in
- ECHL
- Team Colors
- Red + Black + White + Gold
- Town
- Wheeling, WV, USA
Map - Founded
- 1988
2022-2023 Wheeling Nailers Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 30 players
- 25 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Wheeling Nailers: 2 072 GP
WC: 7 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 17 GP
Czechia: 8 GP
AHL: 518 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
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 |
Latest Transactions
07/30/2026
confirmed
Joining fromRapid City Rush
07/29/2026
confirmed
Leaving forFlorida Everblades
confirmed
Joining fromFlorida Everblades
07/28/2026
extension
07/17/2026
confirmed
Leaving forSolway IHC
07/13/2026
confirmed
Leaving forChicago Wolves
06/21/2026
confirmed
Leaving forRapid City Rush
confirmed
Joining fromNorfolk Admirals
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 |
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
Regular Season
