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Myth busting-Goalie Coach Edition

By Phil Gretzky

Apr 16, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41) makes a save during warmup against the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41) makes a save during warmup against the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /
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As a player, Schwartz spent five seasons with the U of A Golden Bears, winning one CIS University Cup. He also played in the WHL for the Medicine Hat Tigers and Red Deer Rebels.

He was the goaltending coach for Team Canada when they won the gold medal at the under 18 Ivan Hlinka memorial tournament and also drafted the curriculum for young goalies who go to the Vimy Ridge hockey academy here in Edmonton.

If his coaching career had completely tanked during that time, does it seem likely that either the Oilers or the WHL would hire him and give him real authority?

The answer to that should be obvious to anyone with a fraction of common sense.

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