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.
Babcock joined the Huskies on a full-time volunteer basis 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. WATCH | Why the Maple Leafs fired Mike Babcock: On the international stage, Babcock coached Canada's men's team to Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014.
Babcock said in a statement that he is leaving the program in good hands with Cote. "I'm excited for Brandin and his family.