“Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper missed the playoffs for the first time in his coaching career. But Cooper got one heck of a consolation prize. Cooper will be the head coach of Team Canada for the World Championships next month in Paris, France and Cologne, Germany. He will lead a staff that includes Gerard Gallant, Dave Hakstol, and Dave King. Cooper, from Prince George, B.C, will be in his first stint with Team Canada. He served as an assistant for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey in September.” [Tampa Bay Times]
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