Shot Left Role Ice hockey player Height 1.88 m | Playing career Weight 91 kg Name Geoff Smith Position Defenseman | |
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NHL Draft 63rd overall, 1987Edmonton Oilers Education University of North Dakota Played for | ||
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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.
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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.