Wheeling Nailers Form New Affiliation with Blue Jackets and Monsters

The ECHL's Wheeling Nailers have established a new two-year affiliation agreement with the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets and their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. This partnership follows the Nailers' recent separation from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The new geographical proximity between the teams is expected to streamline player transactions and development within the organizations.