Shelden Keefe will be with the Toronto Marlies for at least another two years.
The head coach has signed an extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.
Keefe has posted a 189-87-20-1 record over four seasons and led them to their first Calder Cup championship in 2018.
The Marlies advanced to the AHL's Eastern Conference final this season before losing in to the Charlotte Checkers in six games.
"Over the last four seasons Sheldon has done a great job developing our individual prospects into Maple Leafs while also guiding the Marlies deep into the playoffs in each of his four seasons with the organization, including the Calder Cup in 2018,'' says Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas. "Ensuring that Sheldon remains tasked with guiding the development of our prospects was very important to our program and the reason we began the discussion to extend Sheldon months ago.''
Prior to joining the Maple Leafs organization, Keefe spent three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds where he earned the 2014-15 CHL and OHL Coach of the Year awards.
— With files from The Canadian Press