Jason Spezza: A Great Player and a True Leader for Ontario Hockey

Jason Spezza has embodied Ontario Hockey for fans across the province of Ontario.

It has been a privilege to watch him play because of the hard work and dedication he put in as a hockey player, taking charge and becoming a leader and a role model that gave his teammates something to look up to.

Stretching from one part of Highway 401 in Ottawa, Canada to Toronto, Canada, his attributes are a pinnacle of what a Toronto native kid, born in the eighties, who loved to play hockey, would achieve with a professional career in his home province.

He was a part of a Stanley Cup finalist with a solid group of players in the 2006/2007 season, tallying 22 points in 20 games played for the Ottawa Senators. He played a total of 11 seasons with the Senators, playing 686 games with 687 points.

Spezza also played five seasons with the Dallas Stars, tallying 178 points in 379 games played.

Jason Spezza is a role model for many Ontario hockey fans.

His tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs was brief, but shortly after he retired, he signed on to join the management of the Leafs as a special assistant to the general manager.

Thus far he has helped procure a somewhat balanced to mid-tier goaltending tandem, including an excellent addition for the Leafs in Matt Murray.

In one’s opinion, Jason Spezza has been an inspiration to many because of his progressive impact on the ice. For others, it has been his attitude off the ice that was important, in particular, because of the guidance and experience that he provided.

The one aspect for Jason Spezza to look forward to is the long-term career opportunities in a general manager role and other respective management positions and one as a fan can support his case.

Jason Spezza has been important to the game of hockey and the teams he played for as a leader on the team, in the locker room, and now in management.