Mike Babcock. (Wray Morrison/HuskieFAN)

By paNOW Staff

Babcock resigns from Huskies; former Raider coach Cote takes over

Aug 25, 2022 | 3:00 PM

Mike Babcock resigned from his head coaching position with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey team after one season.

The Huskies made that announcement, along with Brandin Cote taking over as the team’s head coach on an interim basis, in a team-issued statement on Thursday.

Cote, who was Babcock’s associate coach last season, has also been with the Prince Albert Raiders, the Swift Current Broncos and Red Deer College as either an associate or assistant coach prior to accepting the bench boss position for the upcoming season.

“I am incredibly honoured and humbled for the opportunity to lead the Huskie men’s hockey program,” Cote said in a statement. “My family and I are thrilled to remain a part of the Huskie family and the community of Saskatoon. I’d like to thank Mike Babcock for his mentorship and commitment to the program over the past year. I look forward to building upon the rich foundation of history and excellence that is synonymous with Huskie men’s hockey.”

Babcock joined the Huskies back in February 2021 after 17 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks and the Detroit Red Wings. He coached the Red Wings to a Stanley Cup victory in 2008, and Team Canada to two Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014.

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In Babcock’s only season with the Huskies, they were 14-9 last and made it to the Canada West quarterfinals, eventually falling to the Calgary Dinos in game three of the best-of-three series.

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