Brian Smolinski-Bio

#21 Brian Smolinski

Birthplace: Toledo, OH
DOB: December 27, 1971
Shoots: R
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 205 lbs
Bio: A 1993 graduate of Michigan State University, Smolinski was selected by the Boston Bruins 21st overall (1st round) of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. Smolinski has been playing in the NHL since 1992-93 season, playing for Boston, the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, LA Kings and most recently, the Ottawa Senators. Last season, Smolinski tallied 49 points (19g, 27a) in 80 games with the Senators.
Favorite Movie: Ghostbusters
Favorite Television Show: Dukes of Hazzard
Favorite Actor: Bill Murray
Favorite Actress: Pamela Anderson
Favorite Band: Counting Crows
Favorite Comedian: Robin Williams
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Food: Burritos
Favorite Vacation Spot: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Author: James Patterson
Favorite Magazine: Playboy
Favorite Car: Camaro
Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman
Favorite Cartoon Character: Popeye
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Oakland A's (MLB)
Favorite NHL Player: Ted Lindsay
Favorite Sport to Watch other than Hockey: Soccer
Person You Admire Most: My father
Best Nickname You've Ever Had: Hey You!
Best Job You've Had Outside of Hockey: Working as a grave digger
Biggest Pet Peeve: Boring stories

2003-2004 HIGHLIGHTS

Had three game-winning goals … Was tied for 19th in NHL in +/- (+22) … Had three multi-goal games, six two-point games and three three-point games … Had a four-game point streak (3-4) from 1/3/04 to 1/9/04 … Missed two games to a shoulder injury … Had two points (1-1) and averaged 16:03 of ice-time per game in playoffs against Toronto … Made second career World Cup appearance, scoring one goal in three games for team United States.

2002-2003 HIGHLIGHTS

Tied for seventh in the NHL in game-winning goals (8) … Made Senators debut against Rangers (3/13/03), recording an assist in overtime for his first point … Recorded his first goal with Ottawa against Islanders (3/15/03) … Was an alternate captain with Los Angeles … Recorded 10 two-point games … Had two three-point games, all with LA … Recorded his third career hat trick against Carolina (2/7/03) … Missed 11 games with an eye laceration … Scored his first playoff goal with Ottawa vs Philadelphia (5/3/03) … Made his playoff debut with Ottawa against the Islanders (4/9/03).

2001-2002 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished fifth in scoring for the Kings with 38 points…ranked third on the club in shots on goal with 187…averaged 19:23 of ice time/game…went 11-13=24pts. in the first half and 2-12=14pts. in the second half…suffered through the longest goal drought of his career (1/19-4/8/02) going 30 games without a goal…had 9-16=25pts. at home and 4-9=13pts. on the road…missed one game due to back spasms and one game with the flu…had 10 multi-point games including a three point effort 12/29/01 vs. NY Rangers (1-2=3pts.). PLAYOFFS: Scored goals in Games 1 & 6 in the Colorado series.

2000-2001 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished sixth in scoring for the Kings with 56 points…named NHL “Player-of-the-Week” for the period 10/25-10/30/99 picking up seven points (2-5=7) in three games with a +6 rating…had an eight-game point streak (3-7=10)…played his 500th NHL game 2/16/00 at Chicago…recorded his 300th NHL point with an assist 10/30/99 at Chicago…

1999-2000 HIGHLIGHTS

1998-1999 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished fourth in scoring for the Islanders with 40 points…led the Islanders in shots with 223…played in his 400th NHL game 1/2/99 vs. San Jose.

1997-1998 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished fourth on the Islanders in scoring with 43 points…was second on the Islanders in shots with 203…had a seven-game point-scoring streak 12/2-12/16/97 (2-7=9).

1996-1997 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished third on the Islanders in scoring with 56 points…was second to Palffy in goals with 28 (Palffy – 48)…matched his career high with a four-game goal-scoring streak 12/5-12/11/96…missed the first 18 games of the season while negotiating a new contract…played six games for Detroit (IHL) during his negotiations.

1995-1996 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished seventh on the Penguins in scoring and sixth in assists…had a career high nine-game point-scoring streak 3/7-3/26/96 (4-7=11).

1994-1995 HIGHLIGHTS

Finished fourth on the Bruins in scoring and second in goals (24)…had a career high four point game (3-1=4) 3/2/95 vs. New Jersey…tied with Cam Neely for most game-winning goals on the Bruins with five…second on the Bruins with six power-play goals.

1993-1994 HIGHLIGHTS

Recorded the third-highest goal total (31) by a rookie in Bruins history…finished fifth among NHL rookies in scoring (51), third in goals (31) and first in game-winning (four) and shorthanded (three) goals…had a career high four-game goal-scoring streak 12/27/93-1/6/94.

1992-1993 HIGHLIGHTS

: Made his NHL debut with Boston 3/27/93 vs. Pittsburgh after finishing his NCAA career at Michigan State…recorded his first three-assist game 4/6/93 at Quebec…recorded his first NHL goal 4/8/93 vs. Quebec.