WINDSOR, ONT. – The Windsor Spitfires are excited to announce Jerrod Smith as the new Head Coach of the Hockey Club. Smith is a native of Burlington, Ont., and played his junior career with the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors. Smith played in 51 games while recording 2 goals and 5 assists. Smith also played in Australia and Germany before his transition to coaching.
Smith has been a staple behind the Spitfires bench since 2013 – 2014. Smith started as the teams’ video coach in 2011 after his playing career. After two years as video coach, Smith was promoted to assistant coach. From 2013-2018, Smith served in this position before being promoted to associate coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. Jerrod held the associate coach role for another two seasons before adding more duties as the team’s director of player personnel. Smith has amassed over 700 games as an OHL coach.
Jerrod and his wife Candice have three children, Sawyer, Jett and Willa.
Smith spoke on his promotion to head coach.
“It is such a tremendous honour to be chosen to lead this team and become the next head coach of the Windsor Spitfires.” Smith said. “I’m grateful to those who have helped shape who I am as a coach and leader. I take a lot of pride in representing the Windsor Spitfires, our fans, community and the special tradition of hockey we have here in this city. I want to continue to build on the past successes and the winning tradition of the Windsor Spitfires, an elite franchise in the Ontario Hockey League.”
The Spitfires will hold training camp near the end of August ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Season tickets and group tickets are now available at www.windsorspitfires.com.
