By Canadian Press

Mike Babcock resigns as coach of University of Saskatchewan hockey team

Aug 25, 2022 | 11:35 AM

SASKATOON — 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.

The Saskatchewan Huskies announced Thursday that Brandin Cote, who served as an associate coach under Babcock last year, has been named team’s new interim head coach.

Babcock joined the Huskies in February of 2021 after spending 17 seasons in the NHL, including guiding the Detroit Red Wings to the Stanley Cup championship in 2008.

He also coached Anaheim and Toronto. Babcock was fired 23 games into the 2019-20 season while in his fifth campaign with the Maple Leafs.

Babcock led the Huskies to an overall record of 14-9 last season.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 25, 2022.

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