Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey coach |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 29/04/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada |
| Status | Retired |
Latest News about Mike Babcock
23/06/2026
Mike Babcock was hired as head coach of the Edmonton Oilers after the NHL completed a review of his tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets and determined there was no basis to restrict his employment. The move ended his retirement and marked his return to NHL coaching for the first time in nearly seven years.
18/06/2026
The NHL completed its review of allegations tied to Babcock’s Columbus tenure and said there was no current basis to prevent him from coaching in the league. That decision cleared the way for Edmonton to finalize a deal if it chose to proceed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Michael Babcock Jr. |
|---|---|
| Known For | Former professional ice hockey coach |
| Notable Achievement | Led the Detroit Red Wings to the Stanley Cup in 2008 and coached Canada to Olympic gold in 2010 and 2014. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | McGill University |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor of Education |
Career
| Coaching Career | Began coaching in 1988 at Red Deer College and later coached at the University of Lethbridge, in the WHL, AHL, NHL, and with Team Canada. |
|---|---|
| NHL Teams Coached | Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Other Roles | Hockey analyst with NBC Sports; volunteer advisor with the University of Vermont hockey program |
| Latest Coaching Role | Head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets (2022–2025), signing a two-year contract through the 2024–25 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the only hockey coach to have won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, the World Cup, the world hockey championship, and the world junior championship. | |
| 2. He coached collegiate hockey before moving to junior and professional hockey. | |
| 3. He led the University of Lethbridge to a national championship in 1993-94, which he has referred to as his best work. |