Daniels' role has changed since playing with the Flyers. Now he is used in all dimensions of the game. The Nailers count on him to score goals, play sound defense and check. I'm expected to score a little more in this league, but they also expect me to check too. Daniels equates playing in wheeling to playing junior hockey, where he spent five seasons playing for the Western Hockey League.
Teams play in a small city with a small building.
The execution of the game isn't as precise as the other leagues, but each team has three or four players who are ready to make it to the next level. It's just a matter of getting a break. The Nailers are coached by NHL veteran Tom McVie, who was runner-up for the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year for his coaching of the Washington Capitals in 1977. Daniels said he likes McVie's coaching style, which emphasizes the fundamentals and a rigorous conditioning regimen. Penguins forward Mario Lemieux.