"Jon Cooper might be the most accomplished current NHL coach. He's been a beacon of stability and success for the Tampa Bay Lightning since being named their head coach for the 2013-2014 season. His tenure has seen playoff appearances in all but one season, four conference champions, and two Stanley Cup championships, including a run of three straight finals appearances. On December 31st, Cooper reached the inevitable honor of his 1,000th career NHL game as a head coach."
"The J.C. Newman Cigar Company of Tampa made Cooper and his staff an especially memorable gift when they made commemorative cigars for the coaching milestone. The company said the request came from one of the assistant coaches and also presented Cooper with a custom humidor (the special container cigars are normally kept in). Each cigar has a band that has the Lightning's official "Coop 1000" logo on it."
Jon Cooper has led the Tampa Bay Lightning to consistent postseason success, including four conference championships, two Stanley Cups, and three straight finals appearances. He reached his 1,000th career NHL game on December 31st after rising from a former legal career through the organization’s coaching ranks. The team held a pregame ceremony and J.C. Newman Cigar Company produced commemorative cigars and a custom humidor for Cooper and his staff. The cigars reference Tampa's long cigar-industry history in Ybor City and Cooper's personal cigar enthusiasm, which he associates with championship celebrations and victory.
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