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Wheeling Today
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Former Wheeling Nailers Assistant Coach Named Head of U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team
John Wroblewski's journey from the ECHL to leading the national team highlights his rapid career progression.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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John Wroblewski, who served as an assistant coach with the Wheeling Nailers during the 2010-11 ECHL season, has been named the new head coach of the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team. Wroblewski's time with the Nailers marked his first step into professional coaching, and his subsequent career progression has now culminated in him leading the U.S. national team.
Why it matters
Wroblewski's rise from an assistant coach in the minor leagues to the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team is a remarkable success story that highlights the potential for career growth in the coaching profession, especially for those who get their start at the lower levels of professional hockey.
The details
After serving as an assistant coach with the Wheeling Nailers in the 2010-11 ECHL season, Wroblewski moved on to larger coaching roles that eventually led him to becoming the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team. His time in Wheeling was his first step into professional coaching, and it helped shape the trajectory of his career.
- Wroblewski was an assistant coach with the Wheeling Nailers during the 2010-11 season.
- Wroblewski has now been named the head coach of the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team.
The players
John Wroblewski
The new head coach of the United States Women's National Ice Hockey Team, who previously served as an assistant coach with the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL.
Wheeling Nailers
The ECHL hockey team that Wroblewski worked as an assistant coach for during the 2010-11 season, marking his first step into professional coaching.
The takeaway
Wroblewski's journey from an ECHL assistant coach to the head of the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team demonstrates the potential for career growth in the coaching profession, especially for those who are willing to start at the lower levels and work their way up through hard work and dedication.
