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Paul Maurice Staying In Winnipeg

04/16/2014 at 11:00am EDT

via TSN,

Paul Maurice has agreed to a four-year contract extension to remain head coach of the Winnipeg Jets.

Maurice became the Jets' interim coach on Jan. 12 when he replaced the fired Claude Noel.

Maurice, 47, is coaching his third NHL franchise. He had two stints with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes and also coached the Toronto Maple Leafs for two seasons.

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