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Rough start troubles Nailers in Worcester

WORCESTER, MA — The Wheeling Nailers faced an uphill climb from the start on Friday night, as they opened a three-game weekend series against the Worcester Railers at DCU Center. Ryan Miotto opened the scoring 97 seconds into the tilt for the Railers, who built a 3-0 lead in the first period, ...

Nailers acquire defenseman Tristan Thompson from Maine

WHEELING — The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced a transaction, which takes effect immediately. Wheeling has acquired defenseman Tristan Thompson from the Maine Mariners in exchange for future considerations. Thompson, 29, instantly becomes ...

Barnesville continues to dominate Class 3A

MOUNDSVILLE — Ever since the OVAC Bill Hinegardner Dual Meet Championships were canceled and paper champions were declared in 2020, Barnesville hasn’t lost a Class 3A championship. Thursday night was much of the same as a young Shamrock squad rolled to a pair of victories in claiming ...

Harrison Central shakes off rust in win vs. St. C.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Thursday on John Jenkins Court, the Harrison Central Huskies were eager to get back in the win column, coming into their road game vs. St. Clairsville after an extended winter weather layoff, and hoping to shake off a four-game skid. The Huskies are back on the right track ...