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Cooper Family Tragedy Forces NHL Coach to Miss Games

Canada's Olympic hockey coach Jon Cooper will miss Tampa Bay Lightning games following a family tragedy, days after Canada's Olympic hockey defeat.

Jon Cooper, head coach for both Canada's Olympic hockey team and the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, is taking time away from coaching duties following a family tragedy. The news comes just days after Canada failed to secure Olympic gold in hockey.

The Lightning announced Cooper will not be behind the bench for the team's next two games as he deals with the personal matter. No further details about the tragedy have been released.