| Two-Time NCAA National Champion to Begin Pro Career in Friendly City |
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers are excited to announce their 21st player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has signed forward Tanner Hartman to an ECHL contract.
Hartman, 24, is ready to begin his professional career, following four years of college hockey. Tanner played his first two college seasons at Hobart College (Division III), where he enjoyed tremendous success both individually and with the team. The Statesmen won back-to-back NCAA National Championships in 2022-23 and 2023-24. Hartman was named to the NEHC All-Rookie Team, thanks to 19 points in 29 games as a freshman, but blew those numbers out of the water a year later. As a sophomore, the forward racked up 20 goals, 25 assists, and 45 points in 31 games, and was named to the NEHC First Team All-Conference, the All-USCHO First Team, an AHCA First Team All-American (East), the NEHC All-Tournament Team, and the NCAA All-Tournament Team.
The Chicago, Illinois native transferred to Brown University for his final two seasons of college hockey. Hartman accumulated four goals, eight assists, and 12 points in 48 games with the Bears. Tanner will become the second member of his family to play hockey at the professional level, as his older brother Ryan is set to begin his 13th NHL season as a member of the Minnesota Wild.
Tanner Hartman and the Wheeling Nailers will begin the 2026-27 season in Indy on Friday, October 16th. The first home game is Saturday, October 24th against the Toledo Walleye. For information about season tickets, group tickets, ticket packages, and more, call (304) 234-GOAL or visit wheelingnailers.com. 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.
