Born: | December 27, 1971 | Draft: | 1990 Bruins #21 Overall |
Hometown: | Toledo, OH | Position: | Center |
Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
National Team: | United States | Current Status: | Retired |
Bryan Anthony Smolinski (born December 27, 1971) is an American former professional ice hockey center. The Boston Bruins drafted him 21st overall in 1990. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens. He had also previously played with the Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League (IHL).
Bryan Smolinski Statistics
Deeper Dive
- All-Time Ohio-Born NHL Lineup
- Revisiting the Bruins’ Final Shortened Season at Boston Garden
- 3 Kings’ Draft Picks That Didn’t Work Out in LA
- Best NHL Player From Each U.S. State
Staff History
- Detroit Honeybaked (QC Int PW) – Assistant Coach (2015-16)
- Little Caesers 15U AAA (15U AAA) – Assistant Coach (2018-19)
- Little Caesers 16U AAA (T1EHL 16U) – Head Coach (2019-20)
- Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 14U AAA (HPHL 14U) – Assistant Coach (2022-23)
Achievements
- World Cup Gold Medal (1997)
- NCAA (CCHA) First All-Star Team (1993)
- NCAA (West) First All-American Team (1993)
- NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award) Finalist (1993)
- NCAA (CCHA) Champion (1990)