Apr 10, 2021
Nailers Extend Point Streak to Five in Shootout Defeat
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers put 42 shots on goal on Friday night at WesBanco Arena, as they extended their point streak to five games. Unfortunately, their four-game winning streak came to a conclusion, as the South Carolina Stingrays scored on both of their shots in the shootout to come away with a 3-2 road win. Jesse Lees and Austin Fyten were the two goal scorers for the Nailers against Matt Jurusik, who made 40 saves in his pro debut. The two teams played to a scoreless first period, despite some strong offensive pressure and a 15-6 shots advantage for Wheeling. The Nailers continued to get their chances in the middle frame, and they got the scoring started with an unconventional goal. Dylan MacPherson floated the puck into the left circle, where goaltender Matt Jurusik dove and missed. That allowed Jesse Lees to wraparound the back of the cage and tuck in his first with his new team against his former
Jurusik Makes 40 Saves In Pro Debut, Leads Rays To Comeback Win In Shootout
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WHEELING, WV- On Thursday night, the Wheeling Nailers won with offense. On Friday night, they turned to defense and goaltending to get the job done against the Indy Fuel at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Taran Kozun stood on his head with 36 saves to pick up his second straight win, while Nick Rivera and Austin Fyten lit the lamp in the second period, giving the Nailers a 2-1 victory on the road. After a scoreless first period, the offenses opened up a bit in the early stages of the middle frame. Wheeling got on the scoreboard first at the 4:22 mark, utilizing a power play. Jacob Pritchard tossed a shot toward the goal, where Nick Rivera pounded away at the loose puck to collect the marker. The Fuel drew even 1:24 later, when Chad Yetman came in on the rush and zipped in a low shot from the right face-off dot. The Nailers bounced right back to grab the lead back just 2:52 after that. Kyle Marino touched a pass into the slot for Austin Fyten, who lifted his team-leading 16th goal of the
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The Komets A.J. Jenks battles for position in front of the Nailers net Saturday at Wheeling, West Virginia.
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The Komets Matthew Boudens, right, fights the Wheeling Nailers Tyler Drevitch at Wheeling, West Virginia, on Saturday.
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The Komets Zach Pochiro, top, celebrates his goal with Marco Roy and Anthony Petruzzelli on Saturday at Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Wheeling Nailers goaltender François Brassard, top, kicks his leg to attempt to stop a shot by the Komets Marco Roy on Saturday in Wheeling, West Virginia.