Windsor AAA Zone

With over 16 years of coaching experience, Jeff Pawluk brings a deep passion for player development and a wealth of knowledge to our U18 AAA team. A former high-level player himself, Jeff’s hockey journey began in Windsor where he competed at the AAA level before moving on to the OHL with teams such as the Guelph Storm and Belleville Bulls. His career even extended into the professional ranks, where he proudly captured a Professional championship, winning the WPHL President’s Cup with the Shreveport Mudbugs in Louisiana—a personal highlight of his playing days. 

Mark Turner’s journey is an inspiring testament to his commitment and expertise in the game of hockey. Hailing from Windsor, his early experiences in minor hockey laid the foundation for an impressive and enduring career. Drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Mark embarked on a 16-year professional playing career that spanned across North America and England.

Nick Swiatoschik joins the U15 AAA team with over 14 years of coaching experience and a strong commitment to player development. He holds D1 and HP1 certifications and has led and supported teams at various high-performance levels. Most recently, Nick served as Head Coach at the U13,U14 and U15 levels for the past four seasons, and as an Assistant Coach with the U16 team in previous years. His coaching journey reflects a passion for growing the game and helping young athletes realize their potential both on and off the ice.

Matt Zuccato takes on an exciting new challenge for the upcoming season as he steps in to lead the talented 2013 birth-year group (U14 AAA). With over 14 years of coaching experience and a High Performance coaching certification, Matt remains a cornerstone of the Windsor Jr. Spitfires program, dedicated to developing the next generation of elite talent.

We’re proud to announce Thomas Luxik as the new head coach of the Windsor Jr. Spitfires U13 AAA team. Thomas brings a truly international foundation to his coaching. He began his career in Europe, working with junior national programs in the Czech Republic and Germany, where he immersed himself in high-performance development environments and studied under some of the game’s most respected minds. Those early experiences shaped a coaching philosophy centered on skill mastery, hockey IQ, and long-term athlete growth.