Rob Smith (b. 1983)




 * Born: March 11, 1983 in Steinbach, Manitoba
 * Hometown: Steinbach, Manitoba
 * Position: Defense & Coach

Started his hockey career in the MJHL with the Winnipeg Saints. Then three years playing Major Junior Hockey for the Calgary Hitmen and Brampton Battalion. From there, played four seasons with the University of Manitoba Bisons. His final two years with the Bisons he was Captain of the team. After University he played professional hockey in Germany and in North America. Shifting his focus from playing to coaching, started coaching in the Winnipeg AAA system. After one year he joined the Steinbach Pistons of the MJHL as an Assistant Coach / Assistant GM. Rob has also been heavily involved with the U-16 Team Manitoba program. He also won a bronze medal at the 2015 Canada Games. Became head coach for the RHA Nationals Midget team for their inaugural season in 2016.

Awards & Achievements

 * CWUAA Second All-Star Team (2008)
 * Coached in MMHL All-Star Game (2012)
 * Pattison Cup Manitoba Senior AAA Hockey Championship (2012)
 * Allan Cup Canada Senior AAA Hockey Championship (2012 & 2015)
 * selected to MMHL All-Star Game (2013), game cancelled
 * Turnbull Cup Manitoba Junior Hockey League Championship (2013)
 * Coached in Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup (2013), winning Bronze Medal
 * Rathgaber Cup Manitoba Saskatchewan Senior AAA Hockey Championship (2014)
 * Coached in Canada Winter Games (2015), winning Bronze Medal
 * Coached in Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup (2015), winning Silver Medal
 * Coached in Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup (2016), winning Bronze Medal