WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the team has re-signed forward Brad Drobot to a contract for the 2020-21 season.
Drobot, 30, is entering his third season with the Nailers and the seventh year as a pro. Throughout his career, he has earned the reputation of being a physical player, as he has recorded at least 100 penalty minutes in three of his first six campaigns. The Calgary, Alberta native has netted one goal as a Nailer – a game winner at Brampton during the 2018-19 season. His outgoing personality and excellent work in the community has also contributed to him being a popular player among the fans.
Prior to his time with the Nailers, Drobot played four years with Fayetteville in the Southern Professional Hockey League. His most productive season was 2016-17, when he notched 12 points (5g-7a). His highest penalty minute total came one year later, when he spent 214 minutes in the penalty box. Drobot majored in Engineering at the South Alberta Institute of Technology, where he played hockey for four years.
