Clarke, 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, hails from Peterborough, ONT. Last season, he suited up in 60 games for the Nailers scoring 19 goals, 17 assists for 36 points while accumulating 49 penalty minutes.

"Aaron's a tireless worker and exemplifies the type of hard working player we will have in Wheeling,” says head coach Greg Puhalski.

Gooch, 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, joined the Nailers after completing his senior season at Neumann College. Last season Gooch saw action in 9 games producing 1 assist and 8 penalty minutes. While at Neumann College, Gooch accumulated 19 goals, 80 assists for 98 points and 143 penalty minutes.

Coach Puhalski added, “Mike plays with spirit and competes extremely hard."

Clarke and Gooch become the first two players to sign with the Nailers for the 2008-09 season.

Wheeling Nailers season ticket and mini plan packages are on sale now starting at JUST $5 per game. Kids season tickets as low as $180 per seat. 2008-09 V.I.P. Parking Passes are now available for just $110.  For more information call the Nailers office at 304-234-4625 or online at www.wheelingnailers.com.