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Nailers part ways with head coach Mike Bavis

WHEELING — The Wheeling Nailers have elected not to renew coach Mike Bavis’ contract, and he will not be returning for the 2020-21 season.

The search for the 19th head coach in team history will begin immediately.

“We would like to thank Mike for the work he did for our organization, and we wish him the best as he moves forward,” Nailers Governor Don Rigby said. “We remain committed to putting a winning team on the ice, and believe it is in the best interest of the team to move in a different direction for the 2020-21 season.”

Bavis served as head coach of the Nailers for two seasons. During that time, the team posted a 55-61-15 record and failed to reach the playoffs.

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