# @flohockey on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3d3JUzzWE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67904116-flohockey-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-16T20:10:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** FloHockey (@flohockey) — https://gondola.cc/flohockey

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The longest-standing NHL/ECHL affiliation is no more 💔

After 29 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins will no longer be affiliated with the Wheeling Nailers

General Manager Kyle Dubas said the following in a statement posted on the Penguins’ social media accounts:

“The Penguins are grateful to the Wheeling Nailers for being a tremendous partner as our ECHL affiliate over the last 29 years. It is only because of very unique circumstances that we must say goodbye at this time. For nearly three decades, the Nailers have been an invaluable part of the organization's player development process. The Nailers constant dedication to working with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and our player development staff have delivered countless players that have impacted our organization.

The Penguins are also incredibly appreciative of everything the Nailers organization, its staff, and fans have meant to the development of our players.
From Stanley Cup champions like Tom Kuhnhackl, to rising talents like Avery Hayes and Sergei Murashov, so many players started their professional career in Wheeling and went on to make an impact in Pittsburgh and throughout the NHL.

The Nailers have run a first-class operation for many years, and any organization would be fortunate to have them as an affiliate. We would like to give Brian Komorowski, the entire Nailers staff, the great fans of Wheeling and the entire Wheeling community our deepest thanks for all that they have done for the Pittsburgh Penguins. We wish the city of Wheeling, the Nailers and all of their fans continued success as a great ECHL franchise.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Wheeling.”

#hockey #penguins #wheeling

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FloHockey | @flohockey | https://gondola.cc/flohockey | Sports Media Outlet |
| David Herman | @HermanOfTheYear | https://gondola.cc/HermanOfTheYear | Social Media Manager |

## Tags

hockey, wheeling, penguins

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