The Steinbach Pistons welcomed veteran Jack Greenwell to the program for the 2025/26 season, and the 20-year-old is thrilled to be a part of the organization.
Meeting Jack
Greenwell hails from London, Ontario, and has had quite the hockey journey. “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” he says with a chuckle. “I started in Junior B with La Salle, after being with the London Jr. Knights. Didn’t crack Windsor’s lineup, so I played in Komoka, which is near my house. The next year, I made the Spitfires, so I played there for the season, and then I eventually found myself in Quebec City, playing in the (QMJHL). Now for my 20-year-old year, I’ve found my way here, and I’m excited for it.”
Having travelled around and getting to play high level hockey, Greenwell says he’s learned a lot about himself as a player. “I’ve learned to always keep my head up, and play with confidence. I feel like everyone will go through ups and downs with hockey, it’s about having a level head, and pushing through it. I believe confidence is key for me, and I’m looking to have a big year here.
Playing style
Having already made quite the impression early on, fans may know what they’re going to see from Greenwell nightly, but he also believes there is more than what is just on the ice. “I’m going to be a leader,” he says confidently. “I’m going to push these guys every day, and I’m going to push myself, too. I want to win really badly. I’m a fast player, I can play both sides of the ice, I’m skilled, and I can put the puck in the net.”
Competitive by nature
When anyone describes Jack Greenwell, the words ‘competitor’, ‘warrior’, and ‘fiery’, often come up, traits Greenwell says he’s always had. “I’ve always been a competitive person, it’s just in my nature. I’ve been told I play a little better when I’m mad. With more opportunity here, I want to win for these guys, I want to win for the city, and all I want to do is win.”
First impressions of Steinbach
“It’s been a lot of fun meeting the guys,” he says with a grin. “We have a good group here, good staff, everyone is on board, and looking to win. It’s going to be a fun year.”
Having the Southeast Event Centre be home is also something Greenwell is thrilled about. “It’s amazing. I’ve seen a lot of the OHL and the QMJHL, and this is better than a lot of the facilities I’ve seen. It’s going to be a lot of fun here, we’re going to get the fans on their feet, and we’re going to have a great year.”
Representing Steinbach
“I’ve realized a lot that people care here,” he says when talking about representing the city of Steinbach. “The staff cares, the whole community cares, people do a lot for this city. It should make us and the team want to win even more, so that’s what we’re going to do, we’re going to win for the staff, the community, and the people around the team.”
Brotherly bond
Helping bring Greenwell to Steinbach, and getting him comfortable in his new surroundings is longtime friend and now billet brother, Sam Noad. “It’s been awesome, we’ve been good buddies for a while, and I’ve said it before, he’s the hardest worker in the room. He takes hockey really serious, and that was a driving factor for me to come here, as well. I want to push every day, and so far, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Championship dreams
For his final year in junior, it’s all about winning for Greenwell, and the championship habits start now. “It’s all about winning for me,” he says with serious tone. “I think for Noad, too. Everyone in that room, everyone feels that way. It’s been a long journey, so I want to cap it off with a championship, and honestly, that’s all I care about.”
