Former Penguins Forward Matt Cooke Has New Gig

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke has a new gig for the 2024-25 BCHL season.

Cooke, who spent five seasons with the Penguins and helped them win the 2009 Stanley Cup, is the general manager and head coach of the BCHL's Vernon Vipers.

They announced the news on July 18.

BREAKING!!! - The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce Matt Cooke as the next Head Coach and GM of the franchise!Follow the link for comments from Matt Cooke and owner Tom Glenhttps://t.co/AS0IE8bgPlpic.twitter.com/UzpG1wuyIM Vernon Vipers (@VernonVipers) July 19, 2025Cooke played in the NHL for 16 seasons, spending time with the Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota Wild.

He played in 1,046 games, compiling 167 goals and 398 points.

Cooke also played in 110 playoff games, scoring 13 goals and accumulating 38 points.

His best individual season with the Penguins came in 2011-12 when he finished with 19 goals and 38 points in 82 games.

He got into coaching after retiring as a player and was most recently the head coach of the ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers during the 2023-24 season.

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