Speltz, though endorsed by Hunter, doesn’t come with an as impressive resume that Mark Hunter did, but he brings longevity and knowledge of the Western Hockey League.
Teams Mark Hunter had a hand in went to five Memorial Cups, winning two. Even though Hunter was with Toronto during last years’ Memorial Cup run he still had a hand in the roster construction.
Speltz went to, and won, the Memorial Cup twice.
The difference? Hunter’s resume is a decade shorter in time.
As far as finding quality players, Speltz was able to do that at the junior level.