Geoff Smith (ice hockey)

Geoff Smith
Born (1969-03-07) March 7, 1969
Edmonton, AB, CAN
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Oilers (19891993)
Florida Panthers (19931997)
New York Rangers (19971999)
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 63rd overall, 1987
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 19871999

Geoff Arthur Smith (born March 7, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1989 to 1999.

Playing career

Geoff Smith was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. He won the Stanley Cup as a rookie with Edmonton in the 1989–90 season. Part way through the 1993–94 NHL season Geoff Smith was traded to the Florida Panthers. Smith remained in the Panthers' organisation until he became a New York Ranger in 1997–98. He retired following his second season with the Rangers.

Coaching career

Worked as an assistant coach with the Western Hockey League's Kamloops Blazers. Was also head coach of the Kamloops Storm of the KIJHL in 2011-12. He stepped down as head coach due to work commitments.

Awards and achievements

External links


This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/30/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.