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Ex-Canuck Babych trashes former coach Keenan at B.C. awards event

‘Technically he was the worst coach I’ve ever seen,’ former Canucks defenseman tells luncheon crowd
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Former NHL hockey player Dave Babych speaks at the Surrey Arts & Business Awards luncheon at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Contributed photo: SBOT)

Former NHLer Dave Babych shed light on his hockey history during the 2023 Surrey Arts & Business Awards, held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Sheraton hotel in Guildford.

The retired defenseman talked about his 20 seasons as a pro player, including the coaches he liked and also disliked.

Most of his years in the NHL were spent playing for Vancouver Canucks, from 1991 to 1998.

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Tom Zillich

About the Author: Tom Zillich

I cover entertainment, sports and news stories for the Surrey Now-Leader, where I've worked for more than half of my 30-plus years in the newspaper business.
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