Generals Sign Former Spartan Hockey Legend Bryan Smolinski

Former Spartan hockey great, Bryan Smolinski, is now a member of The Flint Generals of the IHL.

Smolinski was the 21st overall pick in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins, and is a seasoned NHL vet, just what the Generals need. Bryan has had a lengthy professional career spanning two decades, and has played for eight different teams during his  tenure as an NHL journeyman.

The Flint Generals recently signed Bryan in hopes that his experience and veteran leadership will up lift the club. The Generals have two Colonial Cups/Turner Cups to their credit, hoisting the cup in 1996 and 2000. The Generals were once perennial contenders come playoff time, but have suffered dissappointing seasons of late. The Generals look to return to their previous glory of the 1990's by acquiring NHL Veteran Bryan Smolinkski. Bryan knows a thing or two about winning, and he'll inject some vigor into the line-up in '09-10 season.

Smolinksi was a goal scoring dynamo during his Junior and Senior years at Michigan State (91-92,92-93) lighting the lamp 30 and 31 times respectively.

Bryan is one of the true "Iron Men" of hockey, playing in over 1,000 grueling NHL games during his 20 year career. Smolinski has tallied five 20+ goal seasons in the NHL, netting 30 or more twice.

Bryan has dawned the sweater of the Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings and the Ottawa Senators. Bryan's also laced 'em up for the New York Islanders, Boston Bruins (21st overall pick), the Habs (Montreal Canadiens), Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks.

In two decades, Smolinski's experienced a great deal, played for a laundry list of teams (NHL, AHL, IHL), but has remained reliable and consistent. The Generals are lucky to land a talent the likes of Bryan Smolinksi, who should usher in a new attitude in the grittiest city in America, Flint, Michigan.

Let's Go Generals !

Next game Friday, November 6th, as the two time defending Turner Cup Champions, Fort Wayne Komets come to town. See ya at the Perani Arena!