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Stan Smyl

Stanley Philip Smyl(born January 28, 1958) is a Canadian professionalice hockeyexecutive and former player. He was selected 40th overall by theVancouver Canucksin the1978 NHL Amateur Draftand went on to play his entire NHL career with the team until his retirement in 1991. He featured in the1982 Stanley Cup Finalswith the Canucks.

Stan Smyl
Smyl in 2019
Born (1958-01-28)January 28, 1958(age 66)
Glendon,Alberta,Canada
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Vancouver Canucks
National team Canada
NHL draft 40th overall,1978
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 1978–1991
Medal record
RepresentingCanada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1985 Czechoslovakia
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Canada

Smyl was born inGlendon, Alberta,but grew up in nearbySt. Paul, Alberta.As ajunior,he appeared in three consecutiveMemorial Cupswith theNew Westminster Bruins,winning the championship in1977and1978.

Nicknamed "Steamer"by the Bellingham Blazer fans for his relentless and hard-nosed style of play,[1]he served as captain for a team record eight seasons, later tied byHenrik Sedin.He retired as the Canucks' all-time leader in games played, goals, assists and points – all of which have been since surpassed by Henrik andDaniel Sedin.Smyl's number 12 was the first retired number in Canucks' history, as it was raised to thePacific Coliseumrafters in 1991. It now hangs withPavel Bure's number 10,Trevor Linden's number 16,Markus Näslund's number 19, Daniel Sedin's number 22, and Henrik Sedin's number 33 atRogers Arena.

The end of his playing career coincided with the beginning of a 13-year coaching career, serving as an assistant with the Canucks and a head coach with the club's minor league affiliates: theSyracuse Crunch,Kansas City BladesandManitoba Moose.Upon being let go as coach of the Moose, he was reassigned to the Canucks' front office where he has served as director of player development and director of collegiate scouting, before being appointed role as senior advisor on hockey operations. In December 2021, Smyl briefly served as interim general manager of the Canucks after general managerJim Benningwas relieved of his duties.

Playing career

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Junior career (1974–78)

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Smyl playedJunior Awith theBellingham Blazersof theBritish Columbia Junior Hockey League(BCJHL) for one season in 1974–75. Notching 33 points in 25 playoff games, he led the Blazers to aFred Page Cuptitle as league champions in a 4–2 win over theKelowna Buckaroos.[2]Advancing to a best-of-seven series with theAlberta Junior Hockey League(AJHL) champions for a berth in the 1975Royal Bank Cup,the Blazers lost the Pacific regional title to theSpruce Grove Mets.[3]

Following his playoffs with the Blazers, Smyl debuted at themajor juniorlevel with theNew Westminster Bruinsof theWestern Canada Hockey League(WCHL). He appeared in three playoff games, being a part of the Bruins franchise's firstPresident's Cupas WCHL champions.[4]Joining the Bruins full-time the following season, Smyl put up 74 points in 72 games as the Bruins captured their second consecutive WCHL title.[4]Earning a berth in the1976 Memorial Cup,they lost theCanadian major juniortitle to theHamilton Fincups.[5][6]

In1976–77,New Westminster repeated as President's Cup champions as Smyl posted 66 points in the regular season, then 13 points in 13 playoff games.[4]Returning to theMemorial Cup,the Bruins won their first major junior title in franchise history.[5]Playing in his third and final major junior season, Smyl recorded a WCJHL career high 76 points over 53 games. In the 1978 WCHL playoffs, he notched 35 points in 20 games, capturing his third consecutive President's Cup with the Bruins.[4]At the1978 Memorial Cup,Smyl was named thetournament MVPand received tournament All-Star Team honours with 14 points in five games.[7]The Bruins became the first team to repeat as Memorial Cup champions in consecutive years as the Bruins won for the second straight year.[6]

Vancouver Canucks

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Draft to Stanley Cup run (1978–82)

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After a decorated season with the New Westminster Bruins, his final year of junior, Smyl was a third round, 40th overall selection in the1978 NHL Amateur Draftby theVancouver Canucks.[8]Smyl entered the NHL with the Canucks the following season in1978–79.Playing on a line with fellow rookiesThomas GradinandCurt Fraser,[9]he scored 14 goals and 38 points over 62 games in his first season. He also proved to be physical, earning 89 penalty minutes as well. As the Canucks qualified for the1979 playoffsas the finalseed,Smyl scored his first NHL post-season goal in game one of the preliminary round against thePhiladelphia Flyers.[10]Vancouver won the game 3–2,[10]but went on to lose the best-of-three series in three games. Smyl also played three games for theCentral Hockey League'sDallas Black Hawksduring the campaign.

Smyl became a point-per-game player in his second NHL season,leading the Canucks in scoringwith 31 goals and 78 points over 77 games in1979–80.In the second half of the season, he registered a team record point-scoring streak that lasted 12 games (five goals and 22 points) between February 7 and March 4, 1980.[11]The streak brokeDennis Kearns' 11-game mark, set three years prior in March1977.[11]Shortly after the streak ended, he notched his first NHL careerhat trickagainst the goaltenderPat Rigginduring a game against theAtlanta Flameson March 7.[11]Nearly a month later, he notched four assists in one game – a 5–0 win against theEdmonton Oilerson April 1, 1980.[12]

Thefollowing campaign,Smyl was involved in an on-ice incident during a game against thePittsburgh Penguinson March 17, 1981.[13]During the first period, opposing forwardGary Risslingspearedhim in the face.[13]Joined by several teammates, Smyl beganfightingRissling.[13]Consequently, Smyl and Rissling both receivedminor penaltiesfor roughing and major penalties for fighting, while additionally being ejected from the game.[13]A week later, Rissling received a four-game suspension from NHL executive vice presidentBrian O'Neill.[14]Smyl was not injured on the play and appeared in all 80 games for the Canucks in 1980–81, notching 25 goals and 63 points.

Early in the1981–82 season,Smyl recorded a five-point game, notching a hat trick and two assists, in an 8–4 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 31, 1981.[15]Late in the campaign, he was namedteam captain,succeeding defencemanKevin McCarthy,who had broken his ankle during practice.[16]He went on to complete the campaign with 34 goals and 78 points over 80 games.

Despite finishing the regular season with a losing record, the Canucks embarked on a playoff run to the franchise's firstStanley Cup Finalsin team history. In the fifth and deciding game of the semi-finals against theChicago Black Hawks,Smyl notched two goals in a 6–2 win to capture theClarence S. Campbell Bowlas conference champions, sending the Canucks to the Finals.[17]Facing theNew York Islanders,who had finished the regular season 41 points ahead of the Canucks and had won theStanley Cupthe previous two years, they were swept in four games.[18]Smyl scored the Canucks' only goal in their 3–1 defeat in game four, tying the game at 1–1 in the first period on his own rebound beforeMike Bossyscored twice to secure the Islanders' win.[18]Smyl accumulated 19 points in 18 playoff games, second in team scoring to Thomas Gradin.

Captaincy and retirement (1982–91)

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During the subsequent off-season, Canucks general managerHarry Nealeappointed Smyl as McCarthy's permanent successor as team captain.[19]The decision was influenced by the Canucks' run to the Finals under Smyl's captaincy. Neale commented, "We reached a tremendous high last spring under Stan as captain and we feel we want to continue that atmosphere."[19]Consequently, McCarthy asked to be traded,[19]but remained with the team for one-and-a-half seasons thereafter until he was dealt to thePittsburgh Penguinsin January 1984.[20]

In hisfirst full season as captain,Smyl recorded career highs with 38 goals and 50 assists. In addition to leading the club in scoring for the second time in his career, his 88 points established a club record (it was broken byPatrik Sundström's 91 pointsthe following season).[11]Late in the campaign, he recorded the most prolific month by a Canucks player in team history with 31 points (10 goals and 21 assists) over 16 games in March 1983.[11]During that span, he reeled off a 13-game point streak from February 27 to March 23 that included eight goals and 27 points.[11]At 13 games, the streak surpassed the previous team record he set in 1980, but was quickly broken by teammateDarcy Rotasix days later with a 14-game scoring streak of his own.[11]Smyl, Rota and Gradin formed a high-scoring top line for Vancouver; all three teammates finished among the league's top 30 players in points.[21]Entering the 1983 playoffs, the Canucks attempted to defend their Clarence S. Campbell Bowl of the previous season, but were defeated in four games of a best-of-five series against theCalgary Flames.Smyl helped the Canucks stave off elimination in game three, scoring thegame winning goalwith 57 seconds to go in regulation,[22]but they were defeated the following game.

The following season in1983–84,Smyl's production dipped to 67 points. Vancouver met the Flames in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, losing in four games once more. Smyl and the Canucks would not qualify for the playoffs again for five years. He remained in the 60-point range in the1984–85and1985–86 seasons.On February 27, 1985, Smyl scored his 187th career goal to passDon Leveras the Canucks' all-time leading goal-scorer.[11]

Late in the 1985–86 season, Smyl suffered torn kneeligamentsdue to a blindsiding check from opposing forwardAlain Côtéduring the final minute of a 7–6 win against theQuebec Nordiqueson March 26, 1987.[23]He was sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.[23]In the off-season, Smyl was re-signed by the Canucks to a multi-year contract in July 1986.[24]

Thefollowing season,the Canucks met the Nordiques in a game on October 13, 1986.[25]Smyl fought Côté during the game, but he was consequently sidelined by re-injuring his knee.[25]Upon returning to the lineup, Smyl was involved in an altercation withMontreal CanadiensforwardStéphane Richerthat led to a bench-clearing brawl during a game on November 2.[26]After spearing Richer late in the third period, Canadiens forwardClaude Lemieuxthen sucker-punched Smyl in the head on his way to the bench.[27]A total of 139 penalty minutes were assessed to both teams and the Canadiens went on to win the game 5–3.[27]

Smyl's retired #12 banner atRogers Arena

Later in the season, Smyl became the Canucks' all-time leader in regular season games played with 648, passingHarold Snepstsin a game against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 5, 1985.[11]The following month, Smyl became the Canucks all-time points leader on December 14, 1986.[28]Notching his sixth career hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks,[11]he recorded his 551st career point to pass Thomas Gradin's all-time leading mark of 550.[28]A little over a month later, Smyl was awarded the first and onlypenalty shotof his NHL career during a game against theCalgary Flameson January 16, 1987.[11]Facing goaltenderMike Vernon,he scored to help the Canucks win 9–5.[11]There was speculation at the trade deadline in March 1987 that Smyl would be traded to a playoff contender, as the Canucks were in the midst of another losing season. Smyl responded by asserting that Vancouver was his home and he had no desire to be dealt away.[29]He finished the campaign with 20 goals and 43 points over 66 games in an injury-shortened season. It marked the lowest points total of his career and the start of a decrease in production in the remaining four seasons before his retirement.

After recording eight consecutive 20-plus goal seasons, Smyl's production dipped to 12 goals and 37 points over 57 games in1987–88.Injured during the season, Smyl was temporarily replaced by defencemanDaryl Stanleyas team captain in his absence.[30]The following year, Smyl appeared in his last playoffs with the Canucks, as well as his first in five years. The Canucks took thePresidents' TrophywinnerCalgary Flamesto seven games in the first round, but lost the deciding game in overtime.[31]Smyl had an opportunity to win the series for Vancouver on a breakaway in overtime, but was stopped by a Mike Vernon glove save.[31]Smyl was held without a point in the series.[31]

An eagle statue dedicated to Smyl in Downtown Vancouver.

In1989–90,Smyl played his last season as team captain and recorded 16 points in 47 games. He was often a healthy scratch (non-dressing player) and did not score his first goal of the season until the final game on March 31, 1990, a 6–3 win against theLos Angeles Kings(he had not previously scored since April 2, 1989 – the final game of the previous season).[32]At the start of the next season, Smyl resigned his captaincy and it was split throughout the season betweenDan Quinn,Doug LidsterandTrevor Linden(the captaincy would be retained by Linden). Smyl had held the position for eight years, the longest tenure among Canucks captains all-time. He scored his last NHL goal on December 5, 1990, against theNew Jersey Devils.[33]He played his last game on March 16, 1991, against theNew York Islanders.[33]After managing 14 points in 45 games, Smyl retired at the end of the1990–91 season.

Legacy and honours

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Smyl retired with Canucks franchise records in every major statistical category with 262 goals, 411 assists and 673 points in 896 games played.[7]He became the first Canucks player to have his jersey number retired as his #12 was raised to the rafters at thePacific Coliseumon November 3, 1991.[7][34]In 2000, he was inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame.[35]

Smyl's all-time team records stood for more than a decade until Trevor Linden (who was part of the Canucks tri-captaincy after Smyl resigned the captaincy) overtook them, beginning with his goals mark in2002–03.[36]The following season in2003–04,Linden played in his 897th game and recorded his 674th point as a Canuck to surpass Smyl on both marks.[37][38]Smyl's last major mark of assists was passed by Linden on November 8, 2007 and then surpassed by Henrik Sedin in the 2009-10 season.[39]Later Canucks captainMarkus Näslundwould, in turn, surpass Linden's marks in goals and points, but not games. Smyl was later present as Linden's retirement ceremony as he joined Smyl as the only two players to have their jersey numbers retired by the Canucks. Näslund joined them in that honour during the2010–11 season.[40]

At the2010 Winter Olympics,held inVancouver,Smyl was named the officialambassadorforMolson CanadianHockey House – apavilionfor hockey fans and players that was temporarily raised inDowntown Vancouver.[41]He also ran a leg with theOlympic torchon the last day of therelayon February 12, 2010.[42]

International play

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During his final year ofjunior,Smyl was selected to theCanadian national junior teamfor the1978 World Junior Championships,held inQuébec,Canada.[43]Playing as the host nation, Canada earned the bronze medal, having finished third inround-robin play.Smyl notched a goal and an assist over six games.

Smyl got his first and only opportunity to representCanada's men's teamin 1985. After the Canucks became the first team eliminated from contention for the1985 Stanley Cup playoffs,Hockey Canadaselected Smyl and four other Canucks –Doug Halward,Doug Lidster,Tony TantiandCam Neely– to the national team for the1985 World ChampionshipsinPrague,Czechoslovakia.[44]Facing theSoviet Unionin the second game of the final round, Smyl scored thegame winner,his only goal of the tournament, for Canada in a 3–1 victory. The win placed Canada in contention for their first gold medal at the World Championships in 24 years.[45]However, they lost the gold medal toCzechoslovakiain a 5–3 loss. Smyl contributed two points in 10 games while playing on a line withBrian MacLellanandBernie Nicholls.[46]

Playing style

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Smyl was relatively small for an NHL player at 5 feet and 8 inches.[7]He was known for his two-way play, being responsible on defence, while also producing offensively.[7]He compensated for his size with toughness and relentless checking that made him a fan favourite and earned him the nickname "Steamer".[1][7]Smyl was also a strong leader, serving as captain for the Canucks for eight seasons.[7]

Coaching and front office career

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Assistant with Vancouver

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When Smyl announced his retirement on July 3, 1991, he was concurrently named a Canucksassistant coach,along withRick Ley,toPat Quinn.[47]He was honoured for his playing career, spent entirely with the Canucks, during apre-game ceremonyon November 3.[48]In his third year behind the bench, Smyl was involved in his secondStanley Cup Finalswith the Canucks in1994.Vancouver went to seven games with theNew York Rangers,losing 3–2 in the deciding game. Smyl helped coach opposite Rangers assistant coachColin Campbell,who was also a part of the Canucks' 1982 Cup run as a player.

Between 1994 and 1999, the Canucks' head coaching position changed five times. Ley overtook head coaching duties from 1994 to 1996 as Quinn returned to his executive positions as president and general manager. After Ley was fired late in the 1995–96 season, Quinn served as the Canucks' interim head coach untilTom Renneywas hired for the beginning of the 1996–97 season. In turn, Renney was fired after one-and-a-half seasons and replaced byMike Keenan.Throughout the changes, Smyl remained in his position as assistant under all four head coaches.

Minor league head coach

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In June 1999, Smyl was named head coach of the Canucks'American Hockey League(AHL) affiliate, theSyracuse Crunch.He became the second coach in Crunch history, replacingJack McIlhargey,who had served for five seasons.[49]He coached the Crunch to a.500 season in his debut behind the bench. In the 2000 off-season, the Canucks signed a two-year affiliation agreement with theKansas City Bladesof theInternational Hockey League(IHL). Smyl was reassigned to Kansas City, replacing their previous coachPaul MacLean.[50]

When the IHL folded following Smyl's first season with the Blades, he was moved back to the AHL, named coach of theManitoba Mooseon June 28, 2001.[51]He coached them to the second round in2002–03.On March 2, 2004, he notched his 100th win as head coach of the Moose in a 3–0 win over theMilwaukee Admirals.[52]However, as the Moose missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years in2004,Smyl was dismissed as head coach on June 7, 2004,[53]and reassigned within the Canucks organization.[54]He was replaced byWashington Capitalsassistant coachRandy Carlyle.[55]Some Moose players later commented that Carlyle exhibited a stronger presence and was more demanding in comparison to Smyl.[56][57]

Canucks front office

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Let go as Moose head coach, Smyl was named the Canucks' Director of Player Development in the 2004 off-season.[58]Much of his time was spent overseeing the play of prospects within the Canucks'farm system– for example those playing with theManitoba Mooseof the AHL andVictoria Salmon Kingsof theECHL.[59]He served in that capacity for four years untilMike Gillistook over as Canucks general manager fromDave Nonisafter the2007–08 season.Gillis expanded the Canucks' player development and scouting departments and assigned Smyl the newly created position as Director of Collegiate Scouting.[60]Former NHL playerDave Gagnerassumed Smyl's former Director of Player Development role.[60]After one season in that role, Smyl was re-positioned to a role as Senior Advisor to Gillis before the2008–09 seasonon September 11, 2008. In his duties as Advisor he still partially oversees collegiate scouting.[61]

On December 5–9, 2021, Smyl briefly served as interim general manager of the Canucks after the firing ofJim Benning.[62][63]

On October 05, 2023 Smyl announced he was stepping away from his Hockey Operations position after 45 years but is remaining with the club as a community and business ambassador.[64]

Personal life

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Smyl left home at 13 years old to pursue his hockey career inBritish Columbia.[7]His wife was Jennifer Smyl, who passed away in September 2022.[65]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1974–75 Bellingham Blazers BCHL 48 29 33 62 115 25 13 22 35 15
1974–75 New Westminster Bruins WCHL — — — — — 3 0 0 0 15
1975–76 New Westminster Bruins WCHL 72 32 42 74 169 19 8 6 14 58
1975–76 New Westminster Bruins MC — — — — — 4 5 1 6 21
1976–77 New Westminster Bruins WCHL 72 35 31 66 200 13 6 7 13 51
1976–77 New Westminster Bruins MC — — — — — 3 0 0 0 6
1977–78 New Westminster Bruins WCHL 53 29 47 76 211 20 14 21 35 43
1977–78 New Westminster Bruins MC — — — — — 5 4 10 14 0
1978–79 Vancouver Canucks NHL 62 14 24 38 89 2 1 1 2 0
1978–79 Dallas Black Hawks CHL 3 1 1 2 9 — — — — —
1979–80 Vancouver Canucks NHL 77 31 47 78 204 4 0 2 2 14
1980–81 Vancouver Canucks NHL 80 25 38 63 171 3 1 2 3 0
1981–82 Vancouver Canucks NHL 80 34 44 78 144 17 9 9 18 25
1982–83 Vancouver Canucks NHL 74 38 50 88 114 4 3 2 5 12
1983–84 Vancouver Canucks NHL 80 24 43 67 136 4 2 1 3 4
1984–85 Vancouver Canucks NHL 80 27 37 64 100 — — — — —
1985–86 Vancouver Canucks NHL 73 27 35 62 144 — — — — —
1986–87 Vancouver Canucks NHL 66 20 23 43 84 — — — — —
1987–88 Vancouver Canucks NHL 57 12 25 37 110 — — — — —
1988–89 Vancouver Canucks NHL 75 7 18 25 102 7 0 0 0 9
1989–90 Vancouver Canucks NHL 47 1 15 16 71 — — — — —
1990–91 Vancouver Canucks NHL 45 2 12 14 87 — — — — —
NHL totals 896 262 411 673 1,556 41 16 17 33 64

International

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Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM
1978 Canada WJC 6 1 1 2 6
1985 Canada WC 10 1 1 2 6

Awards

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Junior

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Award Year
Fred Page Cup(BCJHL title,Bellingham Blazers) 1975
President's Cup(WCHL title,New Westminster Bruins) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
Memorial Cup(Canadian major juniortitle,New Westminster Bruins) 1977,1978
Memorial Cup All-Star Team 1978
Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy(Memorial Cup MVP) 1978

Vancouver Canucks

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Award Year
Most Exciting Player Award 1980
Cyclone Taylor Award(team MVP) 1980,1983,1986
Cyrus H. McLean Trophy(team leading scorer) 1980,1983

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Sporting positions
Preceded by Vancouver Canucks captain
1982–1990 		Succeeded by
Preceded by General manager of the Vancouver Canucks
(interim)
2021 		Succeeded by
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