Jeff Tambellini: Difference between revisions

Tambellini was born in [[Calgary]], Alberta. His brother [[Adam Tambellini]] also plays ice hockey. His father [[Steve Tambellini]], a retired ice hockey player and former general manager of the [[Edmonton Oilers]], was playing for the [[Calgary Flames]] at the time. Steve also played in the NHL with the New York Islanders, [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Colorado Rockies]], [[New Jersey Devils]] and Vancouver Canucks. Tambellini's grandfather, [[Addie Tambellini]], was a member of the [[Trail Smoke Eaters (senior)|Trail Smoke Eaters]] who were the last Canadian amateur team to win the [[1961 World Ice Hockey Championships|World Championships in 1961]]. Jeff is now following in his grandfathers foot steps, becoming the Head Coach and General Manager of the [[Trail Smoke Eaters]].<ref name=special>{{cite news|title=Tambellinis share special game|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/02/sp-nhl-wharnsby-tambellinis.html|accessdate=2010-12-09|date=2009-11-02|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> While his father became involved with the Canucks first as a player, then as an executive later in his career, Jeff lived in suburban [[Port Moody, British Columbia]], gaining exposure to the NHL environment.<ref name=special/> After leaving home to begin his own hockey career, Jeff returns to British Columbia splitting his time between Vancouver and Christina Lake in the off-seasons. Jeff was reunited with the love of his life, Justine Grist, on June 25th, 2019. Jeff proposed to Justine on December 23rd, 2019 - He shoots, he scores! (the biggest goal of his career. <ref name=loves/>