Dennis Smith (born July 27, 1964) is an American former professional

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. He played 8 games in the

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for the

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and

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during the 1989–90 and 1990–91 seasons. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1984 to 1997, was mainly spent in the minor leagues.

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* 1964 births Living people Adirondack Red Wings players American men's ice hockey defensemen Baltimore Skipjacks players Detroit Vipers players Erie Golden Blades players Ice hockey people from Wayne County, Michigan Ice hockey players from Michigan Kingston Canadians players Los Angeles Kings players Maine Mariners (AHL) players New Haven Nighthawks players Osby IK players Providence Bruins players Sportspeople from Livonia, Michigan Undrafted National Hockey League players VEU Feldkirch players Washington Capitals players {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub