Stan Smyl leaving Canucks front office to become team ambassador:
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Stan Smyl set to become Canucks ambassadorAt 65, the Canucks legend is set to step back from daily duties with Vancouver's NHL club.
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- The NHL team announced that 65-year-old Smyl would step back from daily duties and become an ambassador.
- Smyl had been vice-president since late 2021 and briefly served as interim general manager from December 6 to 9.
- He debuted as a Canuck in 1978, became captain late in the 1981-82 season, and led Vancouver to the Stanley Cup final.
- After retiring following the 1990-91 season, his number became the first retired in franchise history.
"I have been a Canuck for 40 years. This is my team. My only team," he said.— Stan Smyl, Vancouver Canucks legend, at a press conference announcing his transition to team ambassador.
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Stan Smyl leaving Canucks front office to become team ambassador: 45 years after he broke into the NHL with his hometown team, Vancouver Canucks legend Stan ...
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