Canadian men's Olympic hockey team head coach Mike Babcock (C) flanked by team executive director Steve Yzerman (L) and Kevin Lowe, general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, listen during a news conference in Montreal, June 25, 2009. Babcock was handed the toughest assignment at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics on Thursday when he was named head coach of the Canadian men's hockey team. They also announced the management and coaching staff who will compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Canadian men's Olympic hockey team head coach Mike Babcock (C) flanked by team executive director Steve Yzerman (L) and Kevin Lowe, general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, listen during a news conference in Montreal, June 25, 2009. Babcock was handed the toughest assignment at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics on Thursday when he was named head coach of the Canadian men's hockey team. They also announced the management and coaching staff who will compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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