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Mike Babcock returning home as head coach of U of S Huskies
Mike Babcock is coming home.
The Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medal-winning coach was announced the new head coach of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey team Saturday.
Huskie Athletics Chief Athletics Officer Dave Hardy announced the long-time NHL and Canadian national team head coach is returning to his alma matter to coach the Huskies on a full-time volunteer basis for the next two seasons.
Babcock, born in Saskatoon, replaces Dave Adolph, who announced his retirement in December 2020 after leading the program for 27 years.