Tidbits...

After the first two weeks the Nailers stand on top of the North Division with a 4-0-1 record.

Currently there are only 4 guys on the team do not have a point. Two of those four are goalies... Can you guess the other two?

Tommy Goebel was named the In Glas Co Player of the Week for Oct. 20-26. Goebel had nine points (4G,5A) as the Nailers went 2-0-1. Goebel leads the ECHL in points with 13.

John Bernier was waived today. At least we still have Cedric the Entertainer.

David Brown was reassigned earlier today. He should start sometime this weekend. Darling has seen 123 shots (28, 39, 56) this past weekend.

That's more rubber than a Swedish Hockey game...

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Inching closer to opening day...

With opening night two days away the Nailers have another round of cuts as they released forwards Mark Nebus, Sean Berkstresser and Jonathan Ornelas. They also released goalie, Ryan Scott. Teams opening-day rosters must be submitted Thursday by 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will more-than-likely be sending the Nailers a player or two within the next week and don't expect Wheeling to get any players from the Philadelphia Phantoms this season as they're affiliated with the Mississippi SeaWolves for the 2008/2009 season. It isn't like we got a lot from them last season anywho.

Updated Training Camp List 10-15-08

Forwards:
Tobias Holm
Jordan Morrison
Brock Sheahan
Matt Grennier
Rob Sirianni
Aaron Clarke
Andrew Lord
Jon Grecu
Cedrick Bernier
Erik Johnson
Kelly Miller
Tommy Goebel
Boomer Ewing

Defensemen:
Mitch Ganzak
Elgin Reid
Jeremy Scherlinck
Cliff Loya
Doug Krantz
Todd Spencer
Jonathan Bernier

Goalies:
Curtis Darling
*David Brown

*Currently Called Up to WBS Penguins

Nailers add defensemen to training camp

Miami of Ohio standout defenseman Mitch Ganzak was added to the Nailers training camp today.

Ganzak played two games for the Manitoba Moose last season and recorded an assist for the Moose, after completing his collegiate career.

Former Wheeling Nailer, Tobias Holm was also recently added to the training camp roster. Holm last played stateside in 1998-1999 and played for various teams in Europe since leaving the Nailers.

The Baby Pens are expected to make 2-3 more cuts when the ECHL season starts. They are currently carrying 15 forwards J.M. Daoust, Mark Letestu and Nick Johnson appear to be on the hot seat while Adam Henrich has a very outside chance of reassignment. The cuts wouldn't be because they cannot hang in the AHL, but moreso to give them more playing time to develop.

David Brown was recalled while Wilkes-Barre/Scranton starting goalie John Curry is nursing swollen ankles he is expected to return to Wheeling when Curry is ready to go.

Forwards Aaron Grynol, Anthony Attanucci, Travis Van Dyn Hoven and Matt Armstrong have been cut. Also being released were defenseman Arthur Kiyaga, Tom Collingham and Mike Gooch.

Nailers Assigned Familiar Keeper and a Pens Prospect

Goaltender David Brown and Jordan Morrison were sent to Wheeling today from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Morrison, a 7th round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004 as a defenseman spent 4 game last season in the ECHL with the Texas Wildcatters where he played forward. He notched 3 points (1G, 2A) in 4 regular season games with the Wildcatters and added 4 more points (2G,2A) in 9 playoff games.

And in case you were wondering about Kyle Rank, he signed with the Cincinnati Cyclones today.

Nailers Assigned Two From WBS

Goalie Curtis Darling and defenseman Brock Sheahan have been assigned to the Nailers from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Sheahan, 24, comes to Wheeling after finishing his collegiate career at Notre Dame where he posted 33 points in 161 games (4G,29A).

Nailers Announce 2008-2009 Training Camp Roster

Forwards:
Matt Grennier
Rob Sirianni
Aaron Clarke
Andrew Lord
Jon Grecu
Jonathan Ornelas
Cedrick Bernier
Aaron Grynol
Erik Johnson
Mark Nebus
Sean Berkstresser
Kelly Miller
Matt Armstrong
Travis Van Dyn Hoven
Tommy Goebel
Boomer Ewing

Defensemen:
Elgin Reid
Jeremy Scherlinck
Cliff Loya
Doug Krantz
Mike Gooch
Todd Spencer
Tom Collingham
Arthur Kiyaga
Jonathan Bernier
Anthony Attanucci

Goalies: Ryan Scott