From Banff, Alberta, Ryan Smyth would play for his home province, the Edmonton Oilers, for the first eleven and a half seasons of his career.  Smyth would become one of the Oilers’ top scorers, known for his determination and scoring ability.  Smyth would have three 30 Goal seasons for the Oilers, and he was regarded by many as the team leader, taking Edmonton to the Stanley Cup Finals, though they would go down to defeat in seven games against the Carolina Hurricanes.  Smyth would be traded the following season to the New York Islanders, and afterward he would sign with the Colorado Avalanche as a Free Agent.  Smyth would return to Edmonton, where he would finish his career.

One of the slickest playmakers ever to come out of the United States, Doug Weight reached the magical 1,000 career point mark predominantly with assists. Weight was a consistent offensive threat throughout his career and once reached a 100-point season with the Oilers. He achieved the ultimate in team sports, capturing the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006 and was awarded the King Clancy Award, which is given to the man who exemplifies leadership and humanitarian activities. A good man on the ice and off, Doug Weight may not make the Hall of Fame in Toronto, but we would not be surprised to see him make the version in the United States.