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Forward Scott Kirton joins Wheeling Nailers after leaving Evansville Thunderbolts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Forward Scott Kirton joins Wheeling Nailers after leaving Evansville Thunderbolts

Summary

Forward Scott Kirton has signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers, an affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The move follows his tenure with the Evansville Thunderbolts, where he helped the team secure back-to-back President's Cup championships. During his three seasons in Evansville, Kirton recorded 85 goals, 103 assists, and 188 total points. He departs as one of only two players from the championship roster to move on this offseason, joining former Evansville captain Matthew Hobbs in the new organization. Kirton moves to Wheeling, West Virginia, to begin his tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets affiliate.

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•Scott Kirton signed a deal with the Wheeling Nailers.
•The Nailers serve as an affiliate for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
•Kirton won back-to-back President's Cup titles with the Evansville Thunderbolts.
•He recorded 85 goals and 103 assists over his last three seasons.
•Kirton joins former Evansville captain Matthew Hobbs at the new club.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Kirton leaving Evansville for Columbus affiliate

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — After winning back-to-back President’s Cup championships with the Evansville Thunderbolts, forward Scott Kirton inks a deal with the Wheeling Nailers. Kirton served as a key veteran on both of the teams runs to the President’s Cup. Over the past three season, he led the Bolts in scoring with 85 goals to go […]
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