WHEELING – It had been a historic season for the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights, but the accomplishment of the Knights reaching their first state semifinals turned bittersweet Thursday morning, Wheeling Central bowing out in Beckley against the top-seeded Point Pleasant Black Knights, 4-0. The Maroon Knights fell behind 3-0 in the first half, and […]
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Verbatim: Wheeling coach Mark French resigns
The Journal Gazette
The Wheeling Nailers issued this news release today:
The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Head Coach Mark French has resigned from his position with the organization. Derek Army has been named interim head coach. It s never easy to have to make a move of this nature during the course of the season, but we support Mark s decision to be with his family, and are thankful for everything he did for our organization, said Nailers President Brian Komorowski. We are excited to give Derek this opportunity, as he has a phenomenal work ethic and outstanding values on what it means to be a Wheeling Nailer.
Apr 21, 2021
Derek Army Named Interim Head Coach
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that Head Coach Mark French has resigned from his position with the organization. Derek Army has been named interim head coach. It s never easy to have to make a move of this nature during the course of the season, but we support Mark s decision to be with his family, and are thankful for everything he did for our organization, said Nailers President Brian Komorowski. We are excited to give Derek this opportunity, as he has a phenomenal work ethic and outstanding values on what it means to be a Wheeling Nailer.