2007-08 Wheeling Nailers Roster
ECHL (ECHL)
Team Record: 22-43-3 (SO: 0-4) - 51 points
in the ECHL's North Division
Coach: Glenn Patrick (9-20, 3 OTL)
Coach: Greg Puhalski (13-23, 4 OTL)
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Attendance: 101,837, Avg. 2,829 in 36 home dates
2007-08 Wheeling Nailers StatisticsTeam Record: 22-43-3 (SO: 0-4) - 51 points
in the ECHL's North Division
Coach: Glenn Patrick (9-20, 3 OTL)
Coach: Greg Puhalski (13-23, 4 OTL)
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Attendance: 101,837, Avg. 2,829 in 36 home dates
The Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL ended the 2007-08 season with a record of 22 wins and 43 losses (and 3 overtime losses), with a 0-4 showing in shootouts for 51 points in the ECHL's North Division.
The Nailers netted 186 goals and surrendered 284, most in the circuit. Kevin Croxton scored 22 goals for Wheeling, while Sean Collins contributed 41 assists. Curtis Darling topped the squad with 7 wins and a team-best 3.6 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Glenn Patrick and Greg Puhalski coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Berkstresser | F | September 26, 1982 | 6'1" | 211 | L | Apollo, PA |
| Paul Bissonnette | L | March 11, 1985 | 6'2" | 211 | L | Welland, ON Canada |
| Aaron Boogaard | RW | August 11, 1986 | 6'1" | 215 | R | Regina, SK |
| Patrick Bordeleau | LW | March 23, 1986 | 6'6" | 239 | L | Montreal, QC |
| Chris Brooks | D | June 2, 1982 | 6'3" | 220 | R | New York, NY |
| David Brown | G | February 11, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Stoney Creek, ON |
| John Burton | F | December 3, 1979 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Phoenix, AZ |
| Matt Byrnes | F | October 31, 1982 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Lincoln, RI |
| Justin Chwedoruk | C | July 14, 1984 | 5'9" | 170 | R | St. Albert, AB |
| Aaron Clarke | LW | October 7, 1982 | 5'8" | 185 | L | Peterborough, ON |
| Sean Collins | C | February 9, 1983 | 5'9" | 178 | L | Reading, MA |
| Kevin Croxton | RW | September 8, 1982 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Calgary, AB |
| John Curry | G | February 27, 1984 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Shorewood, MN USA |
| Jon D'Aversa | D | March 2, 1986 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Richmond Hill, ON |
| Curtis Darling | G | July 27, 1983 | 6'2" | 185 | L | Calgary, AB |
| Terry Denike | G | April 16, 1981 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Burlington, ON |
| Matt Dias | F | April 29, 1988 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON |
| Kevin Du | F | July 25, 1985 | 5'8" | 170 | R | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Tanner Fogarty | LW | October 3, 1983 | 6'2" | 205 | L | McMurray, PA |
| Jon Foster | F | March 3, 1982 | 5'9" | 195 | R | Suffern, NY |
| Mike Gooch | D | February 27, 1983 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Mantu, NJ |
| Joe Guenther | F | May 4, 1981 | 6'2" | 225 | L | Buffalo, NY |
| Michael Handza | F | December 29, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Glenshaw, PA |
| Ned Havern | LW | October 1, 1982 | 6'1" | 202 | L | Arlington, MA |
| Vin Hellemeyer | F | February 26, 1982 | 5'9" | 185 | L | Franklin Square, NY |
| Adam Henrich | LW | January 19, 1984 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Thornhill, ON |
| Martin Houle | G | February 12, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Brett Jaeger | G | January 18, 1983 | 5'10" | 190 | L | Peace River, AB |
| Ray Jean | G | July 14, 1982 | 5'7" | 175 | R | Randolph, ME |
| A.J. Jensen | D | December 9, 1985 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Trenton, MI |
| Joe Jensen | C | February 6, 1983 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Maple Grove, MN USA |
| Matt Johnson | F | July 20, 1981 | 6'3" | 205 | R | Bloomington, MN |
| Jon Krall | D | July 27, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Temperance, MI |
| David Laliberte | R | March 17, 1986 | 6'1" | 194 | L | St-Jean-Sur-Richelie, QC Canada |
| Jim Leger | F | May 6, 1976 | 5'10" | 196 | L | Saugus, MA |
| Francois Leroux | D | April 18, 1970 | 6'6" | 247 | L | Ste-Adele, QC Canada |
| Mark Letestu | C | February 4, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Elk Point, AB Canada |
| Lane Manson | D | February 14, 1984 | 6'9" | 270 | L | Watrous, SK |
| Nathan Marsters | G | January 28, 1980 | 6'4" | 210 | R | Burlington, ON |
| Kelly Miller | F | March 13, 1979 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Toledo, OH |
| Curtiss Patrick | D | October 8, 1979 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Hampton, VA |
| Gino Pisellini | RW | August 5, 1986 | 6'0" | 210 | R | Melrose Park, IL |
| B.J. Radovich | F | March 3, 1983 | 5'9" | 185 | R | Hermantown, MN |
| Kyle Rank | F | December 28, 1982 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Elmira, ON |
| Joe Santilli | F | July 9, 1982 | 5'9" | 165 | R | Westwood, MA |
| Ryan Scott | G | April 18, 1983 | 5'10" | 194 | L | Williamsville, NY USA |
| Vadim Slivchenko | F | March 28, 1970 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Kharkov, Ukraine |
| Chris Snavely | D | December 4, 1982 | 5'9" | 170 | R | Lancaster, PA |
| Todd Spencer | D | March 4, 1983 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Brentwood, NH |
| Jeremy Swanson | D | June 21, 1984 | 6'0" | 218 | L | Red Rock, ON |
| Jason Tejchma | C | May 13, 1983 | 5'9" | 185 | L | Muskegon, MI |
| Mike Vannelli | D | October 2, 1983 | 6'2" | 191 | R | Mendota Heights, MN |
| Peter Vetri | G | May 21, 1985 | 5'10" | 176 | L | Windham, NH |
| Seamus Young | D | August 16, 1983 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Dedham, MA |
