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Mike Leslie will be back on the bench of the Halifax Hurricanes.

Leslie, who last month stepped away as head coach of the NBL Canada club after three seasons to focus on his duties as team president and general manager, has decided to return to his former position following the Hurricanes' sluggish start under the guidance of Ryan Marchand.

Halifax sits last in the league at 1-6. Leslie's first game at the helm is this Friday when the Hurricanes host the defending league champion Moncton Magic. Marchand will remain with the club as an assistant coach.