Mike Babcock Takes the Helm as Head Coach of the Edmonton Oilers
Mike Babcock's Impressive Coaching Record
EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced on Tuesday that Mike Babcock has been named as the club’s 19th head coach in team history.
A Legacy of Success
Babcock, 63, brings to Edmonton a 700-418-183 regular-season coaching record over parts of 17 NHL seasons and 1,301 games. Through another 164 games in 14 postseason appearances, he ranks 10th all-time in wins with a 90-74 record.
- Born in Manitouwadge, Ontario
- Raised in Saskatoon
- Only coach with a Stanley Cup (2008)
- Two Olympic gold medals (2010, 2014)
- IIHF World Championship (2004) and World Cup of Hockey title (2016)
History with NHL Teams
Mike Babcock began his NHL coaching career with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in 2002, where he led the Ducks to a 40-27-15 regular season record and a 15-6 postseason run to claim a Western Conference banner.
After two successful seasons in Anaheim, he moved to the Detroit Red Wings in 2005, where he had a decade-long tenure that included four straight Central Division titles and a Stanley Cup win in 2008. He recorded a record of 458-223-105 during his 10 seasons with the team.
In 2015, he transitioned to Toronto, serving as the bench boss for the Maple Leafs where he achieved a record of 173-133-45 over 351 games.
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