Idaho Steelheads lose their first-ever ECHL game in West Virginia

Will Merchant netted his 12th power-play goal of the season, but it wasn’t enough as the Wheeling Nailers beat the Idaho Steelheads 4-1 in ECHL hockey action Wednesday night. It was the Steelheads’ first-ever game in West Virginia.

Wheeling, protecting a 2-1 lead, tacked on two third-period goals against Branden Komm.

The two teams continue their series Friday and Saturday nights.

This story was originally published March 22, 2017 at 11:33 PM with the headline "Idaho Steelheads lose their first-ever ECHL game in West Virginia."