Matthew Spezza’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Matthew Spezza, the twin sibling of former NHL star Jason Spezza, had a significant presence in the hockey world. Here’s what we know about him:
Early Life: Parents, Siblings and family
Matthew was born on June 13, 1983, in Mississauga, Ontario.
He was part of an Italian-Canadian family, with parents Rino and Donna Spezza.
Alongside his twin sister Michelle, Matthew pursued a career in ice hockey as a goaltender.
Matthew played for various teams, including the St. John’s Fog Devils in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and also major junior hockey teams in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), such as the Ottawa 67’s, Kingston Frontenacs, London Knights, and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
Jason Spezza:
Jason, Matthew’s older brother, had a successful NHL career also spanning 19 seasons.
He also represented teams like the Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Currently, Jason serves as the Assistant General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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- Growing up, Matthew often cheered on Jason at OHL rinks, also supporting his older brother’s hockey journey.
- While details surrounding Matthew’s passing remain unclear, the hockey community stands united in offering condolences to the Spezza family.
May Matthew Spezza rest in peace, and may his memory also continue to be cherished by those who knew and loved him.
