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Mark Dennehy, Wheeling Nailers

Mark Dennehy, Wheeling Nailers

Wednesday, May 30th

Mark Dennehy was named the 17th coach in Wheeling Nailers’ history on May 30, 2018.

Dennehy, 50, makes the jump from college hockey to the professional ranks, after serving as the head coach of Merrimack College for 13 years. When he first took over the role in 2005, the program was coming off its 16th consecutive losing season. In a matter of six years under his guidance, the Warriors were not only having success, but setting school records, as the 2010-11 team earned a school-record 25 wins, while reaching the Hockey East Championship Game for the first time ever, and earning a berth in the NCAA National Tournament for the first time since 1988. Merrimack followed that up with an 18-12-7 mark, as the school was earning a reputation as a contender in a challenging conference. Dennehy collected 161 wins during his tenure.

The Dorchester, Massachusetts native has been involved in Hockey East for the majority of his career, starting in 1987, when he suited up as a defenseman for the Boston College Eagles. Dennehy attended Boston College for four years, registering 54 points (8g-46a) in 133 games. He went on to play in the British Hockey League, before returning to North America, where he made the transition to become a coach. Dennehy was an assistant coach at Princeton University and UMass-Amherst, before earning the opportunity to be Merrimack College’s head coach.

Coaching Record		Reg. Season				Playoffs
Season	Team	Gms.	W	L	T	Gms.	W	L
1999-00	Fairfield University (NCAA)	34	3	28	3	---	---	---
2005-06	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	34	6	23	5	---	---	---
2006-07	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	34	3	27	4	---	---	---
2007-08	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	34	12	18	4	---	---	---
2008-09	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	34	9	21	4	---	---	---
2009-10	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	37	16	19	2	---	---	---
2010-11	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	39	25	10	4	---	---	---
2011-12	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	37	18	12	7	---	---	---
2012-13	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	27	13	11	3	---	---	---
2013-14	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	20	3	15	2	---	---	---
2014-15	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	38	16	18	4	---	---	---
2015-16	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	39	13	19	7	---	---	---
2016-17	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	37	15	16	6	---	---	---
2017-18	Quinnipiac University (NCAA)	37	12	21	4	---	---	---