Wheeling Nailers Announce Exhibition Season Schedule

-

The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their 2023 exhibition schedule.

Before the Nailers face another ECHL opponent, the home fans will get the opportunity to see their full team first. There will be an intrasquad scrimmage at WesBanco Arena on Friday, October 13th at 7:10. Two days later, there will be an opening night preview, as Wheeling will host the Cincinnati Cyclones on Sunday, October 15th at 2:10. The Nailers and Cyclones will meet up in the preseason for the first time since 2018, before launching what is sure to be an electric eight-game regular season series the following weekend at Heritage Bank Center.

Both exhibition matches are free to attend with open seating, as Wheeling looks forward to a thrilling 2023-24 season.

The home opener is less than two months away, as the Nailers will host the Reading Royals on Saturday, November 4th at 7:10, starring Mad Chad Taylor the Chainsaw Juggler. Season memberships and other terrific ticket plans for the 2023-24 season are available now by calling (304) 234-GOAL. The Wheeling Nailers, considered one of the top things to do in Wheeling, West Virginia, provide affordable family entertainment for fans throughout the Ohio Valley.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

Fri. Oct. 13 – Intrasquad Scrimmage, 7:10
Sun. Oct. 15 – Nailers vs. Cincinnati, 2:10

LATEST POSTS

Wheeling Sweeps Railers for Eighth Straight Win, 4-1

The Nailers closed out an 11-1-1 month with its fourth series sweep of March and ninth sweep of the season.

Bulldogs to Play and Cheer at OVAC Championship

Only seniors are eligible for the football and cheering teams.

Nailers News & Notes – March 26, 2026

Wheeling will play three games in three days this weekend.

Wheeling Nailers Sweep Lions for Second Time This Season

The team's magic number for the postseason is now 3.