Geoff Arthur Smith (born March 7, 1969) is a

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former professional

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player who played in the

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from

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Playing career

Geoff Smith was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, in the

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by the

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. He won the

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as a rookie with Edmonton in the 1989–90 season. Part way through the

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Geoff Smith was traded to the

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. 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

Smith was an assistant coach with the Western Hockey League's Kamloops Blazers. He was also head coach of the Kamloops Storm of the KIJHL in 2011–12. He stepped down as head coach due to work commitments. He later returned to coach two seasons of midget hockey with the Thompson Blazers for 2016-2018.

Personal

Smith is married with two children. He owns a 20-acre farm outside

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where he breeds and sells thoroughbreds.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

* 1969 births Living people Canadian ice hockey defencemen Carolina Monarchs players Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL) players Edmonton Oilers draft picks Edmonton Oilers players Florida Panthers players Hartford Wolf Pack players Kamloops Blazers players Sportspeople from Edmonton New York Rangers players St. Albert Saints players Stanley Cup champions North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's ice hockey players Worcester IceCats players Ice hockey people from Alberta {{Canada-icehockey-defenceman-1960s-stub