Position	Left Wing
Nickname(s)	Captain Canada Smytty
Height Weight	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 192 lb (87 kg)
NHL Team F. Teams	Colorado Avalanche New York Islanders Edmonton Oilers
Nationality	Canada
Born	February 21, 1976 (1976-02-21) (age 31), Banff, AB, CAN
NHL Draft	6th overall, 1994 Edmonton Oilers
Pro Career	1995 – present

Ryan Alexander Gordon Smyth (born February 21, 1976 in Banff, Alberta) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays left wing for the Colorado Avalanche. Smyth was selected 6th overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, and he went on to play 12 seasons for the club he idolized as a child. Smyth's dedication to Edmonton both on and off the ice led to him being recognized as the face of the franchise during the latter part of his tenure with the team.^[1] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 531 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 680 pixel, file size: 259 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Mark Marek Copyright: Mark Marek ©2005 I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this... The position an ice hockey player plays can be divided into three basic categories: Forwards Centre Wingers Defenceman Goaltender ... 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Career

Smyth played 3 games for the Oilers in the 1994-95 season. The following season he tallied his first goal, on 24 November 1995 Trevor Kidd of the Calgary Flames while on the power play. He has the distinction of breaking two of Wayne Gretzky's Oilers records, scoring 20 goals on the power play in just his second full season, and scoring three goals in 2:01, breaking Wayne Gretzky's club record (2:18) for the fastest hat trick by an Oiler on October 12, 2006. It was Smyth's fifth career hat trick].[5] Smyth was part of the Gold medal winning Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. On 14 August 2003, Smyth managed to avoid arbitration with, and a possible trade from, the Oilers by signing a two-year contract. Ryan feels like he owes it to his childhood mentor Jordan Reed from the small town of Ajax Ontario The 1994-95 NHL season was the 78th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... is the 328th day of the year (329th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Trevor Kidd (born March 26, 1972 in Dugald, Manitoba, Canada) is a former NHL goaltender who last played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and currently plays in Europe. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and play out of the Pengrowth Saddledome. ... Power play or powerplay may refer to: In gaming: PC PowerPlay, a PC games magazine published in Australia PowerPlay (technology), a defunct standard for networked video gaming headed by Valve Software and Cisco Systems Powerplay Cruiser, a joystick released in the early 1990s In sports: Powerplay, a sporting term used... Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26, 1961) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ... Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26, 1961) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ... The Canadian national (ice) hockey team is controlled by Hockey Canada. ... The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were held in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. ... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Arbitration is a legal technique for the resolution of disputes outside the courts, wherein the parties to a dispute refer it to one or more persons (the arbitrators or arbitral tribunal), by whose decision (the award) they agree to be bound. ...

Smyth is currently the all-time leader in record games played by a Canadian in the [ olympics]] with 60. His nickname is "captain canada"; he was named captain of Team Canada for the World Championships for 5 consecutive years from 2001 to 2005. Smyth also played for Team Canada in the 2006 Winter Olympics. The Canadian national mens hockey team is overseen by Hockey Canada. ... The Ice Hockey World Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. ... Neve and Gliz, the 2006 Olympics mascots, on display in Turin The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. ...

Ryan Smith wearing his jersey with the number 94

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Smyth was part of the 2005-2006 Oiler team which advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals. Smyth showed his persistence in the presence of injury during the second-round series against the San Jose Sharks. Former Oilers defenseman Chris Pronger, on a clearing attempt, accidentally hit Smyth in the mouth. There was a memorable scene of a linesman with a shovel and a broom, sweeping three of Smyth's bloody bottom teeth off the ice. Smyth went to the dressing room to get some stitches, and after they were in place, he went back out onto the ice, eventually assisting on the game winning goal in overtime. However, the Oilers lost in game 7 of the finals to the Carolina Hurricanes. Smyth had 7 goals and 9 assists in the 2006 Playoffs. His most memorable goal of the playoffs was the Edmonton game-winner in Game 3 at Rexall Place. With 2:15 left in regulation, Smyth shot the puck off of a Cam Ward rebound, and it went in off the logo of Smyth's jersey onto his stick and into the net. The next day, his teammates and his coach, Craig MacTavish, teased Smyth while doing interviews for the media, joking that Smyth does not shoot the puck well.^[2] The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup (French: ) is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional ice hockey league in Canada and the United States. ... The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. ... Christopher Robert Pronger (born October 10, 1974, in Dryden, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the NHLs Anaheim Ducks (2006–present). ... The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. ... Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is situated on the north side of Northlands Park. ... Cameron Ward (born February 29, 1984 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a professional Canadian ice hockey goaltender. ... Craig MacTavish (born August 15, 1958 in London, Ontario, Canada) is the head coach of the National Hockey Leagues Edmonton Oilers. ...

Smyth made his very first All Star appearance at the 2007 All Star game in Dallas. Due to career seniority, Yanic Perreault was given his choice on what number to wear, he went with 94 so Smyth went with 93. Yanic Perreault (b. ...

On February 27, 2007, last minute negotiations to re-sign Smyth with Smyth's agent Don Meehan failed, and after twelve years with the Oilers, Smyth was traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for Robert Nilsson, Ryan O'Marra and the Islanders' first round pick in the 2007 entry draft. is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, a hamlet located on Long Island in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. ... Robert Nilsson (born on January 10, 1985 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a NHL player for the New York Islanders. ... Ryan OMarra (born 9 June 1987 in Tokyo, Japan) is a professional ice hockey player. ...

Ryan Smith shooting a puck at charitable game NHL All Stars vs NHL Old Timers in Vegreville, Alberta, 2005

On February 28, 2007, Smyth held an emotional news conference at the Edmonton International Airport. He thanked the Oilers organization, the fans and everyone involved for allowing him to play and live his career in Edmonton. While holding back his emotion and tears Smyth stated, "I'd never thought I'd come to this day...I gotta turn the page, get a chapter, a new chapter in life and the New York Islanders have given me that opportunity and I thank them for this. I'm gonna go there and make my best...to make the playoffs and win that Cup so I can bring it down here in Edmonton...that's where my heart is..."^[3] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 531 pixelsFull resolution (809 × 537 pixel, file size: 43 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Mark Marek Copyright: Mark Marek ©2005 I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 531 pixelsFull resolution (809 × 537 pixel, file size: 43 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Author: Mark Marek Copyright: Mark Marek ©2005 I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this... Vegreville is a town in central Alberta, Canada. ... Motto: Fortis et liber(Latin) Strong and free Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Official languages English (see below) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong - Premier Ed Stelmach (PC) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 28 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (split from Northwest Territories) (8th [Province]) Area Ranked... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Edmonton International Airport (IATA: YEG, ICAO: CYEG) is the primary air passenger and air cargo facility in Edmonton, Alberta as well as a major hub facility for Northern Alberta and Northern Canada. ...

On March 1, 2007, Smyth notched his first point as an New York Islander, picking up an assist on Mike Sillinger's first period powerplay goal. The Islanders eventually lost the game in overtime to the St. Louis Blues, 3-2. is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... See also: Assist (sports) ASSIST (the Assembler System for Student Instruction and Systems Teaching) is an IBM System/370-compatible assembler and interpreter developed in the 1970s at Penn State University by John Mashey. ... Mike Sillinger (born June 29, 1971 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a veteran ice hockey player currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. ... A Powerplay is a new rule concerning fielding restrictions in one-day international (ODI) cricket. ... The puck dents the top of the net for a goal as the goaltender fails to block the shot A goal in ice hockey provides a team with one point. ... The St. ...

March 3, 2007, Sun Media reported that Smyth and the Oilers were a mere $100,000 apart per year in a five-year contract when Edmonton traded him to the Islanders ^[4]. When asked about the report, Smyth said, "That's not right. There is more to it than that. If that was true I would've..." and then stopped himself.^[5]. is the 62nd day of the year (63rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

In 18 regular season games, Smyth posted 5 goals, 10 assists, and racked up 14 penalty minutes in helping the Islanders edge out the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens for the 8th and final 2006-07 Eastern Conference playoff berth. Smyth then put up 1 goal, 3 assists and 4 penalty minutes as the 8th seeded Islanders were eliminated in 5 games by the top-seeded Buffalo Sabres on April 20, 2007. For other uses, see Toronto Maple Leafs (disambiguation). ... The Montreal Canadiens (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

On July 1, 2007, Smyth signed a 5 year, $31.2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche.^[6] is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. ...

Personal

Older brother Kevin Smyth played 58 games in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, until an eye injury ended his playing career.^[7]. Kevin Smyth (born November 22, 1973 in Banff, Alberta) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 58 games in the National Hockey League. ... The Hartford Whalers (known as the New England Whalers as a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise from 1972-79), was a National Hockey League (NHL) team that played from 1979-97. ...

Awards

• WHL East Second All-Star Team - 1995
• Ryan Smyth also played for the West in 2007 NHL All-Star Game in Dallas.

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Career statistics

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International play

Medal record
Competitor for Canada
Men's Ice Hockey
Olympic Games
Gold	2002 Salt Lake City	Ice Hockey
World Championships
Gold	2003 Finland	Ice Hockey
Gold	2004 Czech Republic	Ice Hockey
Silver	2005 Austria	Ice Hockey
World Cup
Gold	2004 World Cup of Hockey	Ice Hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	1995 Canada	Ice Hockey

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• 1995 World Junior Championships (gold medal)
• 1999 World Championships
• 2000 World Championships
• 2001 World Championships
• 2002 World Championships
• 2002 Winter Olympics (gold medal)
• 2003 World Championships (gold medal)
• 2004 World Championships (gold medal)
• 2004 World Cup of Hockey (gold medal)
• 2005 World Championships (silver medal)
• 2006 Winter Olympics

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Trivia

During the 1984 Canada Cup, when Smyth was a child, he accompanied future Edmonton Oilers teammate Ray Whitney as a stick boy for the team. While Smyth was in the rink parking lot, Edmonton Oiler player Glenn Anderson, backed up his car over him accidentally.^[8] The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... Ray Whitney was born on the 8th of May, 1972 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. ... Glenn Anderson (b. ...

References

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External links

• Ryan Smyth's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Ryan Smyth's NHL player profile
• Ryan Smyth at the Internet Movie Database