Published Oct 09, 2025Last updated 1 hour ago1 minute readDave Flanagan, right, served as the Bage Valley Wildcats’ head coach from January to early October. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentThe Dave Flanagan era is over.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Bage Valley Wildcats announced Oct. 9 it had relieved the head coach of his duties and promoted assistant coach Jesse MacLean.Article contentArticle contentFlanagan took over for Brandon Benedict Jan. 6. The team traded away its veterans and continued to struggle to end the Maritime Junior Hockey League campaign.Article contentChanges were made during the off-season, but it hasn’t led to immediate improvements in the standings. The team has been prone to falling behind early and has allowed 17 more goals than any other team in the league.Article contentArticle contentValley (1-9-0-0) has lost eight straight games and sits in the basement of the 12-team circuit, a spot it has been mired in for the past two seasons.Article contentMacLean, a Sydney native, joined the franchise this summer after seven years as a head coach with the Strait Pirates junior B team and the Cabot Highlanders under-16 AAA squad.Article contentMacLean makes his head coaching debut at the junior A level when Valley host Truro Friday, Oct. 10. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. at the Kings Mutual Century Centre.Article content
Last-place Valley Wildcats make coaching change
