Greg Smyth was a professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on January 29, 1963, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Smyth started his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the London Knights in the 1980-81 season. He played for the Knights for three seasons and was known for his physical play and his ability to move the puck up the ice.
In 1982, Smyth was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Oilers' minor league affiliate, the Nova Scotia Oilers, for two seasons before making his NHL debut in the 1984-85 season. Smyth played for the Oilers for four seasons and was a member of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1987.
After leaving the Oilers, Smyth played for several other NHL teams, including the Los Angeles Kings, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Hartford Whalers. He was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots. Smyth was also a good skater and was able to move the puck up the ice quickly.
Smyth's best season in the NHL was the 1987-88 season when he scored 10 goals and had 23 assists for a total of 33 points. He also had 186 penalty minutes that season, which was the second-highest total of his career. Smyth played in a total of 445 NHL games and scored 23 goals and had 70 assists for a total of 93 points. He also had 1,066 penalty minutes during his NHL career.
After leaving the NHL, Smyth played for several years in Europe. He played for teams in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Smyth retired from professional hockey in 2001 and returned to Canada. He currently works as a real estate agent in Oakville, Ontario.
In conclusion, Greg Smyth was a physical defenseman who played in the NHL for several teams during the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for his ability to block shots and move the puck up the ice quickly. Smyth was a member of the Edmonton Oilers team that won the Stanley Cup in 1987. After leaving the NHL, he played in Europe for several years before retiring from professional hockey in 2001.
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