Mike Babcock was born on April 29th, 1963 with Saskatoon with the Canada.

Former professional player of Hockey of the late league WHL, Babcock especially will have a reputation of trainer. To the head of the Mighty Ducks of Cincinnati of the American League of hockey then of their affiliated team in National league of hockey, the Mighty Ducks d' Anaheim, it brings the latter finally Coupe Stanley in 2003, beaten in 7 matches by the Devils of the New Jersey. He refuses in July 2005 an extension of contract, however important, and leaves the California to join the Michigan and equips it with the Red Wings de Détroit where he replaces Dave Lewis.