Player name: Stan Smyl

Home town: Glendon Alberta

Born in: 1958

Years with the Canucks: 1978-91

Stan Smyle broke into the NHL as a rookie in 1978 playing with Thomas Gradin and Curt Fraser. The Steamers bone jarring hits earn him instant respect in the league and we went on the captain the Canucks until his retirement in 1991. Smyl helped to the Canucks to thier magical playoff run in 1982 where they lost to Mike Bossy and the New York Islanders. He also helped to harness the extreme talent of Trevor Linden and mentor him into being one Mr Canuck and a successor to Stan.

Games Played	Goals	Assists	PIM
896	262	411	1556