Cooper Absent Amid Family Tragedy

Jon Cooper, who coached Team Canada in their Olympic hockey final loss, will step away from his NHL coaching duties with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team announced Cooper's absence is due to a family tragedy that occurred shortly after the Olympic Games concluded.

Cooper, who has led the Lightning since 2018, has not specified the nature of the family tragedy or how long his absence might extend. The Lightning will be led by assistant coach Jeff Halpern in his absence.