Four from Sault in Windsor
Windsor’s minor hockey scene in the 2010 and 2011 birth year groups has a solid connection to Sault Ste. Marie that includes a coach and three players.
It begins with the Under 16 AAA level Windsor Jr. Spitfires of the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario who are coached by Sault Ste. Marie product Matt Zuccato.
As the bench boss of the U16 AAA Jr. Spitfires, Zuccato has 14 plus years of coaching experience. And with a high performance coaching certification, Zuccato has been a cornerstone in developing young talent in the Jr. Spitfires program over a considerable time period.
Meanwhile, three youngsters from Sault Ste. Marie left home to play in Windsor for this ’25-26 season.
They are 2010 birth year forward Eli Chapman, 2010 birth year defenseman Mateo Muto and 2011 birth year goalie Owen Whitehead.
Chapman and Muto are both with the Windsor based BioSteel Sports Academy under 16 level prep team and are eligible for the 2026 Ontario Hockey League priority selections draft.
As for Whitehead, the young goalie is with the Under 15 level Tecumseh Eagles of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s Bluewater Hockey League.. He is also the affiliate goalie for the Under 15 AAA Jr. Spitfires of the Alliance Hockey loop.