Wheeling Nailers Extend Win Streak with Victory Over Toledo Walleye

The Nailers have now won 10 consecutive games after defeating the Walleye 4-2.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:18pm

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The Wheeling Nailers continued their strong play, defeating the Toledo Walleye 4-2 on Saturday, April 04, 2026. Ryan Mcallister scored two goals for the Nailers, while Emil Pieniniemi and Mike Posma each added one. Cam Hausinger and Brandon Hawkins scored for the Walleye in the losing effort.

Why it matters

The Nailers' 10-game winning streak demonstrates their ability to sustain success throughout the season and position themselves as a top contender in the league. The loss is a setback for the Walleye, who will look to bounce back in their upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Cyclones.

The details

The Nailers jumped out to an early lead, with Mcallister and Pieniniemi scoring in the first period. Posma extended the Nailers' advantage in the second period, while Hausinger and Hawkins scored for the Walleye to make it a close game. However, Mcallister's second goal of the night sealed the victory for Wheeling.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 04, 2026.
  • The Walleye will face the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Nailers will challenge the Cincinnati Cyclones on Tuesday, April 07, 2026.

The players

Ryan Mcallister

A forward for the Wheeling Nailers who scored two goals in the game.

Emil Pieniniemi

A forward for the Wheeling Nailers who scored one goal in the game.

Mike Posma

A forward for the Wheeling Nailers who scored one goal in the game.

Cam Hausinger

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who scored one goal in the game.

Brandon Hawkins

A forward for the Toledo Walleye who scored one goal in the game.

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What’s next

The Walleye will look to bounce back against the Cincinnati Cyclones on Friday, April 10, 2026, while the Nailers will challenge the Cyclones on Tuesday, April 07, 2026.

The takeaway

The Wheeling Nailers' 10-game winning streak demonstrates their ability to sustain success throughout the season and position themselves as a top contender in the league. The loss is a setback for the Toledo Walleye, who will need to regroup and find a way to end the Nailers' impressive run.