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Mike Babcock resigns as coach of University of Saskatchewan ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock has resigned as coach of the University of Saskatchewan's men's hockey team after just one season at the helm.

“I look forward to building upon the rich foundation of history and excellence that is synonymous with Huskie men’s hockey.” I look forward to seeing him continue down the path of what promises to be an incredible career.” He is prepared to be a highly successful coach,” said Babcock, who coached Cote with the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs.

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Mike Babcock Resigns as Head Coach of University of ... (Sports Illustrated)

The former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach departs after serving as a volunteer bench boss of the Canadian University.

"I look forward to building upon the rich foundation of history and excellence that is synonymous with Huskie men's hockey." 20, 2019 and that original deal is set to expire at the end of the upcoming season. I look forward to seeing him continue down the path of what promises to be an incredible career." On May 15, 2015, the NHL club hired Babcock to become head coach of the club on an eight-year contract worth a reported $50 million. "He is prepared to be a highly successful coach. "I'm excited for Brandin and his family," Babcock said in a team statement.

Babcock steps off Huskies' hockey bench, setting up fresh challenge ... (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Brandin Cote, who served as an associate coach under Mike Babcock last year, has been named team's interim head coach.

“Even though he’s stepped down as the head coach, he’ll be there for us as a mentor and as a guide. He played in the WHL with the Spokane Chiefs before embarking on an eight-year professional career in North America and Europe. “We’ll get through this season,” she said. “The plan was always one, maybe two. The head-coaching job goes to 41-year-old Brandin Cote, previously an associate coach. Article content

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Mike Babcock resigns as U of S Huskies head coach (CTV Toronto)

Mike Babcock has resigned as head coach of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team.

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Can Coach Mike Babcock Find His Way Back In The NHL? (Detroit Hockey Now)

That question popped up Thursday when Babcock resigned as head men's hockey coach at the University of Saskatchewan. Babcock, 59, has an impressive NHL resume.

The NHL is deep in qualified head coaching candidates, particularly some younger rising stars. “I believe he will elevate the Huskies play and profile even further,” Babcock said. The volunteer coach took the Huskies to a 14-9 record. The Maple Leafs are still paying Babcock from the eight-season contract he signed in 2015. Ten teams changed head coaches this offseason and his name didn’t circulate much as a serious candidate. But he has been out of the NHL since the 2019-20 season when the Toronto Maple Leafs fired him after 23 games.

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