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The U.S. Hockey website announced today that Barry Smith, who was an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings from 1993-2005, as an associate head coach for the U.S. Hockey team.

via Kuklas Korner:

USA Hockey today announced its coaching staff for the 2007 U.S. Men’s National Team, including head coach Mike Sullivan, associate head coach Barry Smith and assistant coach David Quinn. Team USA will compete at the 2007 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship April 27-May 13 in Moscow, Russia.

U.S. Hockey will also utilize the services of three NHL general managers as Brian Burke, Dave Poile and Don Waddell will serve on the advisory board.

Barry Smith brings along a shiny conversation-starter for the trip to the bar
Photo: Marge’s Bar

Smith has a decent amount of international experience. He coached the Malmo Redhawks in Sweden and was an assistant coach for Sweden’s team in the 1998 Olympic Games.

Speaking of former Red Wings coaches, Scotty Bowman has a blog on NBCsports.com. In his first blog entry he talks about the Eastern Conference playoff race. Next week he will talk about the Western Conference and about fighting.

Barry Smith Red Wings Scotty Bowman

March 26th, 2007
Categories: Red Wings . Author: Dave

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