The Toolbox: Wheeling Nailers Podcast

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New Seattle Kraken Broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh talks about making the jump from the ECHL to the NHL, as well as some classic memories, such as Education Day in Wheeling, Teddy Bear Toss, his green suit, and the infamous seat cushion.

In this episode, DJ Abisalih gives an update of where things are with the upcoming season, the roster, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and more.

Nailers Assistant Coach Derek Army chats about his new role with the team, his favorite spots in Wheeling, and some quarantine activities, such as cooking, tv shows, and fetch with his dog Puck. Derek and his wife Jenn are also expecting a baby boy in the fall.

It's our first extended interview with new Nailers Head Coach Mark French. Mark talks about the values he sees as key parts to building a successful team, as well as his experiences coaching hockey around the globe.

Peter Laviolette spent one season in Wheeling, as he took the 1997-98 Nailers to the league's semi-finals. After a stop in Providence which included a Calder Cup, Peter moved up to the NHL, where he became the second winningest U.S. born coach in league history. In 2006, he won the Stanley Cup with Carolina. Peter shares those memories and more in this episode.

Chris Kushneriuk scored one of the most memorable goals in Wheeling history, when he sent the team to the 2011 Eastern Conference Final with his tally in overtime of game seven against Greenville. However, his life featured even bigger success stories, including beating cancer twice and returning to play hockey. He tells those stories and more in this episode.

Wheeling Hockey Hall of Famer and 2016 Eastern Conference Champion Zack Torquato discusses what made Wheeling such a special place for him, as well as some of his favorite memories as a Nailer.

One of the most famous players in Wheeling history joins the Toolbox - Paul Bissonnette. BizNasty talks about the ECHL's Player Relief Fund, Spittin' Chiclets, what the ECHL meant to him, and some incredible stories from his time with the Nailers.