The Wheeling Nailers kicked off their home season in thrilling fashion, overcoming a late deficit to defeat the Bloomington Bison 2-1 in front of a sellout crowd of 4,790.

With less than 30 seconds remaining, Atley Calvert scored his first professional goal to tie the game, followed by Matthew Quercia's game-winner just 12 seconds later. Jaxon Castor was solid in goal, making 24 saves to secure the victory.