Stanley Philip Smyl is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger. As a junior, he appeared in three consecutive Memorial Cups with the New Westminster Bruins, winning the championship twice in 1977 and 1978. He was selected 40th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft and went on to play his entire National Hockey League career with the team until his retirement in 1991. Smyl was born in Glendon, Alberta, but grew up in St. Paul, Alberta. Nicknamed "Steamer" for his relentless and hard-nosed style of play, he served as captain for a team record eight seasons. He retired as the Canucks' all-time leader in games played, goals, assists and points ? all of which have been since surpassed by Trevor Linden and Markus N�slund. His assist record was also passed by Henrik Sedin. Smyl's number 12 was the first retired number in Canucks' history, as it was raised to the Pacific Coliseum rafters in 1991. It now hangs with Pavel Bure's number 10, Trevor Linden's number 16, and Markus N�slund's number 19 at Rogers Arena. 

January 28th, 1958 in Glendon, Alberta (Age 66)