For anyone who has been involved in minor hockey in Canada during the past 50 years, they no doubt have met Lou Salatino. From the 1940s to the 1990s, Lou has been involved in hockey as a player, coach, referee and executive member from the local to the national level.

First learning the game while growing up in Fort William's East End, 'Salty' moved behind the bench in the early 1950s, serving as a coach with the Fort William Hurricanes. Following two successful seasons, including a City Bantam title in 1953, Lou made his way to the Fort William Canadiens taking over the helm of the Juvenile squad, leading them to the district title. After being ejected from a game in the late 1950s, for what was no doubt a 'bad call', Lou decided he would