Wheeling Nailers defenseman Chris Ortiz

Nailers Sign Chris Ortiz

WHEELING, WV - The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their sixth player signing of the 2024 offseason. Wheeling has signed defenseman Chris Ortiz to an ECHL contract. Ortiz, 23, is set to begin his second stint as a member of the Nailers, after he spent the entire 2023-24 season with the Trois-Rivières Lions. Chris has had success in the pro game as an offensive ... Full Story