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“I still talk to my mom every day and she passed away when I was 28. And I still talk to my dad. The reality is that they're with you forever; the bond continues and they're there to help you and guide you. The best coaches I ever had, the best teachers, my parents, they all made it safe for me, not by being warm and fuzzy all the time, but by loving me so much, they were willing to make me better.”

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Mike Babcock
Mike Babcock

Mike Babcock is a celebrated ice hockey coach, recognized for his successful stints with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. He has won multiple Stanley Cup championships, demonstrating his strategic prowess and leadership skills in guiding teams to triumph. more

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