Wheeling Nailers: Round 1, Game 1 Preview
Wheeling Nailers:
The Nailers accumulated 43 victories during the course of the 2024-2025 season.
They lost their last game 5-1 against the Trois-Rivieres Lions
Not only did the the Nailers finish second in the North Division, they locked up second seed for Round One for home ice advantage.
The Nailers are starting out Game One and Two of Round One in Norfolk, VA due to building availability for the Admirals.
Norfolk Admirals:
The Admirals finished their season with 40 wins on the board.
They finished the season clinching third seed for Round One
The Admirals will travel to Wheeling for Games three and four, and five through seven, if necessary
Norfolk lost their last game of the season against the South Carolina Stingrays 5-2
Key Players- Wheeling:
He was a key player for the Nailers in last year’s playoffs and has continued to be a major part of the Nailers offense this season, even with a call up to the AHL Chicago Wolves. This is Martel’s fourth season in a row going to the Kelly Cup Playoffs, so he has knowledge of the grind and work that it takes to get through the playoffs and rounds.
Key Players- Norfolk:
Brady Fleurent-
Fleurent completed a career year with the Admirals. He totaled 30 goals and 47 assists. Five of those points came against Wheeling during their two game series in January. This is the Maine native’s third year making an appearance in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Expect this series of games to be a feisty set of games and action filled games!
- Samantha Wismer/ Olde City Sports Network
- Photo Credit: Stacey Grubich/Olde City Sports Network, Wheeling Nailers, and Norfolk Admirals/ECHL
