Who is Jon Cooper’s wife, Jessie? A glimpse into the personal life of Tampa Bay Lightning coach

Jon Cooper, the Tampa Bay Lightning's head coach, is married to Michigan native Jessie Cooper. Although the precise year of their first encounter is unknown, their story began on an unexpected blind date.

Cooper, a former collegiate athlete, picked a memorable occasion to pop the question to his fiancée. He proposed on a dock on Lake Mitchell in Cadillac, Michigan, a special location owned by Jessie's family, against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset.

Jon Cooper surprised Jessie with a passionate marriage proposal and a bottle of champagne. Cooper and Jessie exchanged vows in 2005, beginning their married life together. Since then, they have enjoyed every aspect of marriage and have spent many years enjoying each other's company.

They have raised three children during their marriage. They had twin daughters named Julia and Josie in 2008, and then in 2010, they had a son named Jonny.

Cooper's family has a passion for hockey coursing through them. Being a loving father and skilled hockey coach, Jon Cooper may have had a huge impact on his son's development and upbringing.

Jessica Ann Novak was born and reared in the Michigan city of Cadillac. She has a sister named Nicol Novak Mettler and is the daughter of Cynthia Mortensen Novak and Steven Novak.

Jessie attended several prestigious universities during her academic career, including Syracuse University, Michigan State University, and its College of Law.

With a broad spectrum of legal knowledge, Jessie started a career at renowned law companies, including Patton Tidwell & Schroeder L.L.P. and Bentley-hall Inc. She also provided her experience to companies including Syracuse New Times, Haydenfilms, and Relix Magazine.

Jon Cooper’s professional career

Jon Cooper's 100th career NHL playoff game as head coach was on May 30, 2021, when he led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a rousing 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena.

Cooper led the Lightning to their third Stanley Cup championship on July 7, 2021. The group's victory over the Montreal Canadiens in a five-game series cemented their tenure as champions.

Cooper's achievement made him the first coach to win back-to-back Stanley Cups since Mike Sullivan in 2016 and 2017.