Wheeling Nailers Sign Goalie Mike Betz !

The Wheeling Nailers announced on Thursday that they have agreed to terms with former Pittsburgh Hornet goaltender Mike Betz. Betz, a product of the Pittsburgh Hornets travel hockey development program, is the all-time career wins leader at Ohio State University. Betz willl join Andy Franck as the two goalies on the Wheeling roster.

Mike is a wonderful goaltender and an even better person. While in college, he traveled to Tanzania on medical and educational mission trip with Siouxland Tanzania Educational and Medical Ministries (STEMM), a group out of Sioux City. He also . organized a dinner in February 2003 that raised over $9,000 for the children of Tanzania and was one of 15 nominees for the 2003 Hockey Humanitarian award, given annually to college hockey’s finest citizen. Mike , everyone at the Pittsburgh Hornets Hockey Association is so proud of your accomplishments, both on and off the ice. You are the perfect example of what our organization is all about as we try to help young people develop into the best hockey players they can possibly be while becoming young men of character and commitment. Best wishes and much success in Wheeling from your friends at the Pittsburgh Hornets.