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Michael "Mike" Babcock, Jr. (born April 29, 1963) is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach, currently serving as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously spent 10 seasons as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2008 and helped to the Stanley Cup Playoffs every year during his tenure. He holds the record as winningest coach in Red Wings history, surpassing that of Jack Adams. He has also served as head coach of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, whom he helped to the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals.
Babcock was born in Manitouwadge, Ontario and grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As of February 2016, he is the only coach to gain entry to the Triple Gold Club, guiding his Red Wings to the Stanley Cup in 2008, as well as leading Team Canada to gold at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships in 2004, the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Babcock is the only coach to win five distinct national or international titles, guiding Canada to gold at the IIHF World Junior Championships in 1997 and the University of Lethbridge to the CIS University Cup in 1994.
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club) are a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, that competes in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs are a member club of the league's Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team is one of the "Original Six" league members. They are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Ltd. and are represented by Chairman Larry Tanenbaum. In February 1999, they moved to the Air Canada Centre, which replaced Maple Leaf Gardens, the team's home since 1931.
The franchise was founded in 1917, operating simply as Toronto and known today as the Toronto Arenas, as it was operated by the Toronto Arena Company, owners of the Arena Gardens arena. In 1919, the NHL transferred the franchise to new owners who christened the team the Toronto St. Patricks. The franchise was sold in 1927 and was renamed the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club. The team colours are navy blue and white.
A head coach, senior coach, or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches. In some sports such as association football, the head coach is usually called the manager, while in other sports such as Australian rules football they are generally termed a senior coach.
Other coaches are usually subordinate to the head coach, often in offensive positions or defensive positions, and occasionally proceeding down into individualized position coaches.
Head coaches in American football have different responsibilities depending on what level of the sport they are coaching.
The head coach has a much more complete hold on the intricacies of the team. He may have to perform the duties of a defensive or offensive coordinator.
Often, high school head coaches have to do more work off the field than on. It is important that head coaches in high school hire a competent and proactive coaching staff because when the head coach is pulled away from practice then he must be confident that his team is in good hands with his other coaches and staff. One of the most difficult issues, off the field, that head coaches must deal with is the parent although many coaches do not allow parental interactions in many casess. He must be able to handle any issues that parents may have with the way that the head coach is running the program, all along while staying professional and not being demeaning. Furthermore, a high school's head football coach often serves as his school's Athletic Coordinator or Director, which adds even further responsibilities to his job. In some jurisdictions, a high school head coach must also have a paying job within the school, almost always as a teacher.
Mike is an abbreviation or shorthand for Michael.
The name Mike may refer to:
Babcock is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Mike Babcock speaks with members of the media following Monday's practice.
Head Coach Mike Babcock addresses members of the media following Toronto's 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 2-1 win over Buffalo on Thursday.
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 6-3 win over Vancouver on Saturday.
Mike Babcock meets with the media as the Leafs prepare for Tuesday's game against the Lightning.
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 5-4 overtime loss against Ottawa on Wednesday.
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 7-3 loss against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 3-2 win over Florida on Thursday.
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 5-1 loss against New York on Sunday.
Mike Babcock meets with members of the media following Thursday's morning skate in Buffalo.
Head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media following Toronto's 3-2 loss against Minnesota on Thursday.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock sits down with George Stroumboulopoulos to talk about his decision to come to Toronto, his style of coaching, his relationship with Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland and so much more.
Toronto Maple Leafs Introduce Mike Babcock As Their New Head Coach. Press Conference. May 21st 2015, 05/21/2015, 21/05/2015
Mike Babcock talks with the media about the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting Auston Matthews. ---------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Sportsnet on YouTube - http://sprtsnt.ca/YTSub Follow Sportsnet online - http://www.sportsnet.ca Follow Sportsnet on Facebook - http://sprtsnt.ca/YTFB Follow Sportsnet on Twitter - http://sprtsnt.ca/YTTWTR Follow Sportsnet on Instagram - http://sprtsnt.ca/YTINST Follow Sportsnet on Snapchat - http://sprtsnt.ca/YTSNAP
A tearful Mike Babcock speaks about his move to the Toronto Maple Leafs. ◂ WXYZ 7 Action News is metro Detroit's leading source for breaking news, weather warnings, award-winning investigative reports, sports and entertainment. WXYZ 7 Action News is Detroit's breaking news and weather leader. Channel 7 - on-air, online at WXYZ.com and always Taking Action for You. For more download the WXYZ mobile app: iPhone: http://bit.ly/iOS-wxyz Android: http://bit.ly/wxyzplay
Head coach Mike Babcock meets with the media at teams locker clean out on Sunday afternoon.
Mike Babcock is speaking for the last time as Red Wings Coach at the Joe Louis Arena.
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Mike Babcock speaks with members of the media following the Leafs first round selection.
Mike Babcock speaks with members of the media following Thursday's press conference.
Mike Babcock speaks with members of the media after Thursday's practice.
Mike Babcock speaks with members of the media following Wednesday's practice.
Mike Babcock speaks with members of the media at the opening day of training camp.
Mike Babcock meets with members of the media following Monday's morning skate.
Mike Babcock is named as the 30th head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as he is introduced to the media on Thursday.
Toronto Maple Leafs Introduce Mike Babcock As Their New Head Coach. Press Conference. May 21st 2015, 05/21/2015, 21/05/2015
After ten years behind at the bench for the Detroit Red Wings, Mike Babcock is leaving for Toronto. At 4:00 on Wednesday, Ken Holland will speak with the media.
After ten years behind at the bench for the Detroit Red Wings, Mike Babcock is leaving for Toronto. At 4:00 on Wednesday, Ken Holland will speak with the . Red Wings GM Ken Holland speaks on the departure of Mike Babcock. ◂ WXYZ 7 Action News is metro Detroit's leading source for breaking news, weather . Babcock's contract as Red Wings coach expires June 30. The Red Wings weren't prepared to commit to Babcock for more than five years or offer the kind of money he is getting from Toronto.
Mike Babcock is speaking for the last time as Red Wings Coach at the Joe Louis Arena. Mike Babcock's Game 6 press conference - YouTube ▻ 4:30▻ 4:30 8 hours ago - Uploaded by DetNewsVideo Red . Toronto Maple Leafs Introduce Mike Babcock As Their New Head Coach. Press Conference. May 21st 2015, 05/21/2015, 21/05/2015.
Husker Heritage, an Illustrated lecture by Mike Babcock. Nebraska State Historical Society Brown Bag Lecture Series, August 20, 2015.
We discuss everything Red Wings, including where Mike Babcock will end up coaching next season.
We say so long to the Mike Babcock Era in Detroit and preview the Jeff Blashill Era in the Motor City. Plus, we speculate on whether Dylan Larkin is NHL ready.
Ken Holland speaks with media after Mike Babcock's announcement to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, May 20th, 2015.