Wheeling eliminated from Kelly Cup playoffs; WBS struggles in AHL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Wheeling is out of the Kelly Cup playoffs after losing a five-game series to the Florida Everblades. Emil Pieniniemi contributed eight points in the postseason, while goalie Taylor Gauthier ended with a 9-6-2 record. In the AHL, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell to a 2-0 series deficit against the Toronto Marlies after a controversial overtime loss in Game 2. The Penguins have faced challenges with key players out due to injury and are set to continue the series in Toronto for Game 3 on Monday.
- •Wheeling loses to Florida Everblades, eliminated in five games.
- •Emil Pieniniemi had eight points during the playoffs.
- •WBS Penguins trail 2-0 in Calder Cup playoffs against Toronto.
- •WBS scored only once on 34 shots in Game 2.
- •Next game for WBS is on Monday in Toronto.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Minor league update: Wheeling eliminated, WBS falls to 0-2
"A Sunday update from the minor leagues: Wheeling is out of the Kelly Cup playoffs. Pittsburgh’s ECHL affiliate bowed out in five games to the Florida Everblades. The Nailers had two players in this playoff run on NHL contracts, Emil Pieniniemi played first pair minutes and produced eight points (1G+7A) in the 15 games, goalie […]
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