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Ducks extend contracts of coaching staff
Friday August 15, 2003ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mighty Ducks coach Mike Babcock and his assistants each signed one-year contract extensions through the 2004-2005 season.
Assistant coaches Lorne Henning and Paul MacLean and goaltending consultant Francois Allaire also had their contracts extended, the team said Friday.
Babcock led the Ducks to their first-ever Stanley Cup finals appearance last season, his first with the team. They lost in seven games to the New Jersey Devils.
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