Cdric Desruisseaux found a comfortable home in Wheeling, when he was acquired from the Trois-Rivires Lions, and proceeded to collect seven points in his first 11 games with the squad. The two most experienced players on the Wheeling roster are two players who will be relied on heavily to shut down the opposition. Alex D'Orio will get his first taste of postseason action in his third pro season, after collecting 12 wins between the AHL and ECHL this season. Tied with Houde for the team lead among rookie forwards with 43 points was Cam Hausinger, whose 21st goal of the season was the game winner in the playoff clincher at Kalamazoo.

Johnson had a huge college career, as he amassed 129 points over five years at Bowling Green State University and the University of Wisconsin.

Central Division rivalries heated up in a big way during 2021-22, and being successful against divisional opponents will be key in making a return to the playoffs, as 54 of 72 games will be played against Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, Indy, Iowa, Kalamazoo, and Toledo. A couple of other blueliners will be looking for continued success in their second seasons, as Matt Miller and Matt Foley are back in Nail City.

Jared Cockrell earned the praise of his teammates by winning the Players' Player Award, after tallying 13 goals, 13 assists, and 26 points in his rookie season. Hanus enjoyed his best season in junior hockey last year, as he exploded for 18 goals, 56 assists, and 74 points in 68 games with the Portland Winterhawks. Cam Hausinger will look to build on his electric rookie year, which saw him light it up with 21 goals, 22 assists, and 43 points in the regular season, before a nine-goal outburst to lead the way in the playoffs.

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