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Head coach Babcock will lead Team Canada at 2010 winter Olympics
Published: 28 October 2009
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By BEN KUZMA
Canwest News Service
He could have screamed. He could have slammed his stick against the glass. He could have turned red and let loose with a blue streak of profanity. ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ graduate Mike Babcock did none of the above Monday at GM Place.
Despite a three-game losing streak and three teams ahead of the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL's Central Division, the head coach calmly called a centre-ice huddle after every practice drill. With an even temperament and hand gestures to point the way, the man who will guide Team Canada at the 2010 winter Olympics got his message across without getting cross.
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