Junior hockey in Essex County has a new look this season, with two familiar faces stepping into the head coach's chair for the first time.

Hockey Canada announced today that the national women’s team will square off against Team USA right here in Windsor on October 28th, and it’s not just any exhibition game. This is a pre-tournament tune-up ahead of the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championship.

The Windsor Spitfires evened off their pre-season record with a 4-2 road win over the Soo Greyhounds.