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Epic Restoration sponsors Buckeye 8 wrestling tournament

Photo by Kim North Epic Restoration continues its support of Ohio Valley athletics by sponsoring the upcoming Buckeye 8 wrestling tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 10 inside the ECO Center just west of St. Clairsville. The 12-team event will begin at 1 p.m. Teams involved include Barnesville, ...

Wheeling Central advances; Martins Ferry comes back vs. Weir

WHEELING — The Maroon Knights took the first step in trying to win their second state hockey title in three seasons. By virtue of a 3-1 win against Charleston Friday night at WesBanco Arena in the opening round of the West Virginia State Tournament, Central advanced to today’s semifinal ...

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 ...