Penguins end 29-year affiliation with Wheeling Nailers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced an end to their 29-year affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers on July 16, 2026. General Manager Kyle Dubas expressed gratitude for the partnership, highlighting the Nailers' quality operation. This decision follows the recent sale of the Nailers' franchise, which is anticipated to shift the Penguins' affiliation to the Florida Everblades. The Nailers, part of the ECHL, will remain a significant entity in the league.
- •Penguins end their ECHL agreement with Wheeling Nailers
- •The partnership lasted for 29 years
- •Sale of Nailers franchise preceded decision
- •New affiliation expected with Florida Everblades
- •Kyle Dubas expresses appreciation for Nailers' operation
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Switch Up ECHL Teams, Ending League's Longest-Standing Affiliation
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins announce the end of affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers
"The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the end of their longtime agreement and affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers. The announcement was released Thursday afternoon and Kyle Dubas said in a statement that the team is grateful for the Nailers being partners with the Penguins for the last 29 years. “It is only because of very unique […]
"The Pittsburgh Penguins officially ended their partnership with the Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the organization for the past 29 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 3:26 AMPenguins Switch Up ECHL Teams, Ending League's Longest-Standing Affiliation
The Pittsburgh Penguins officially ended their partnership with the Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the organization for the past 29 years.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 7:52 PMPenguins announce the end of affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced the end of their longtime agreement and affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers. The announcement was released Thursday afternoon and Kyle Dubas said in a statement that the team is grateful for the Nailers being partners with the Penguins for the last 29 years. “It is only because of very unique […]
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