Tim Lenardon

(May 11, 1962 —)

Born in Trail, B.C., he played for his hometown junior Smoke Eaters (1979-83), as had his father, Norm. Tim put up 476 points, including 234 goals, in 148 games with the Smokies. . . . Went on to Brandon University where he starred with the Bobcats (1983-86), leading the team in scoring in each of his three seasons. . . . Got into scouting on a part-time basis with the Vancouver Canucks in 2000. Was hired on a full-time basis in 2010 and remained on the team’s staff through the 2021-22 season. . . . Injuries, including concussions, brought his playing career to an end after two seasons (1991-93) with the IHL’s Kalamazoo Wings. . . . A free-agent signing by New Jersey, he played 15 NHL games, scoring once in seven games with the Devils and once in eight games with the Canucks.