The Nailers clinched a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs with Sunday's 3-2 win over the Bloomington Bison at WesBanco Arena.
Wheeling's goals were Jordan Martel's 14th, Mats Lindgren's sixth, and Matty De St. Phalle's 20th. Peter Laviolette fought in the second period and got a game misconduct for fighting before the drop of the puck.
Thomas Gale, a 24-year-old goaltender recently signed to an ECHL deal out of Holy Cross, made his pro debut and stopped 32 of 34 shots. Gale had a .927 save percentage, a 2.14 goals-against average and two shutouts in the NCAA this season.
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Taylor Haase
11:03 pm - 03.30.2025UptownECHL: Nailers clinch playoffs
The Nailers clinched a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs with Sunday's 3-2 win over the Bloomington Bison at WesBanco Arena.
Wheeling's goals were Jordan Martel's 14th, Mats Lindgren's sixth, and Matty De St. Phalle's 20th. Peter Laviolette fought in the second period and got a game misconduct for fighting before the drop of the puck.
Thomas Gale, a 24-year-old goaltender recently signed to an ECHL deal out of Holy Cross, made his pro debut and stopped 32 of 34 shots. Gale had a .927 save percentage, a 2.14 goals-against average and two shutouts in the NCAA this season.
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