The Wheeling Nailers lose 3-1 to the South Carolina Stingrays Saturday, May 21, 2016 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV in Game 5 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Final. The Stingrays now lead the series 3-2. Game 6 and if necessary, Game 7, will be played in South Carolina. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey)
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- Jim Hupp and the rest of the 215, the Wheeling Nailers’ loudest and rowdiest fan section in WesBanco Arena.
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- Joey Leach (SC – 7) shoots the puck during warmups.
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- Brian Foster (WHL – 31) gets the start in net for the Nailers.
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- Derek Army (WHL – 16) has words with ECHL referee Pierre Lambert.
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- Spencer Humphries (SC – 2) blocks a shot by Shane Bakker (WHL – 19).
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- ECHL linesman Shaun Morgan argues with Joe Devin (SC – 8) at the faceoff.
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- Shane Bakker (WHL – 19) breaks the glass with a hit on Nick Jones (SC – 5).
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- Vitek Vanecek (SC – 30) makes a save.
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- John McCarron (WHL – 25) shoots the puck past Wade Epp (SC – 27).
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- Ty Loney (WHL – 24) nails Wade Epp (SC – 27) into the boards.
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- John McCarron (WHL – 25) flies over David Pacan (SC – 61).
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- David Margonari (SC – 26) checks Jordan Kwas (WHL – 17) into the boards.
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- Mathew Maione (WHL – 18) slams Joe Devin (SC – 8) into the boards.
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- Marcus Perrier (SC – 15) shows ECHL referee Pierre Lambert the blood from his chin following an alleged high stick. No penalty is assessed.
