Jon Cooper is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey coach and the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Born on August 23, 1967, he has been the head coach of the team since 2013. Cooper has led the team to extraordinary success, including back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021. Under his leadership, the Lightning also reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2015 and 2022, earning him recognition as one of the most successful coaches in NHL history. Cooper holds multiple records, including being the fastest coach to reach 400 career NHL wins and having the longest tenure among active NHL coaches. Beyond the NHL, he has represented Canada internationally, coaching Team Canada to a silver medal at the 2017 IIHF World Championship.
Who is the wife of Jon Cooper?
Jon Cooper’s wife is Jessie Cooper, formerly Jessica Ann Novak. She is originally from Cadillac, Michigan as per fabwags.com. Jessie’s father Steven Novak worked in construction for over 40 years and passed away on March 26, 2015, at the age of 62. He built the Muskegon Farmers Market. Jessie’s parents also owned a dock on Lake Mitchell, where Jon Cooper proposed to her.
Jon Cooper's family is deeply involved in his journey as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
During the 2020 playoffs, Jon was away in the team’s bubble in Canada due to COVID-19 protocols, and the family could only cheer from home. However, in 2021, they attended games in person and were present for the journey.
Jessie said via Fox 13 News:
"We are very grateful… just proud of the team."
She cherishes moments like seeing players wave to their families after games.
Jessie Cooper's education and work
Jessie graduated from Mona Shores High School, Central Michigan University, and Michigan State’s College of Law. She has worked at Patton Tidwell & Schroeder LLP, Jess Novak, Relix Magazine, Haydenfilms, Bentley-Hall Inc., and Syracuse New Times, as per Fabwags.com
How many kids do Jon Cooper and Jessie Cooper have?
Jon and his wife Jessie have three kids. They have twin daughters, Julia and Josephine, and an eight-year-old son, Jonathan.
Jon Cooper and Jessie Cooper’s charity
Jon and Jessie Cooper started theCoop's Catch for Kids a charity event in 2016. It’s an annual fishing tournament that raises money for pediatric cancer research and helps children receive treatment for cancer, as per NHL.com.
FAqs on Jon Coopr wife
A. Jon Cooper's wife is Jessie Cooper. the couple has been married since 2005.
A. Jon Cooper has won two back-t-back Stanley Cups as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.
A. Jon Cooper has not won the Jack Adam Award but was the finalist in 2013–14 and 2018–19
A. John Cooper's annual salary is $5.3 million as per Front Office Sports.
A. Jonathan Cooper was born in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
