Niagara University Athletics

Why Niagara?
“I wanted to play college hockey close to home so I had support from my friends and family.”

2016-17 Season
Appeared in 21 games during his junior campaign...Scored three points on one goal and two assists...Scored Niagara's first goal of the season vs. Holy Cross (10/7)...Blocked 26 shots and tallied 17 shots on goal.

2015-16 Season
Played in 25 games as a sophomore...Tallied seven assists for the season...Recorded a season-high with two assists at Canisius (1/16)...Blocked 25 shots.

2014-15 Season
Appeared in 31 games his first season for Niagara…Totaled ten points counting three goals and seven assists, including one power-play goal…Secured his first goal as a Purple Eagle against Air Force (1/10)…Led the Purple Eagles in blocked shots with 48…Led the team in penalties and penalty minutes at 22 and 55, respectively...Named to the 2015 AHA All-Academic Team.

Before Niagara
Played two seasons with the Carleton Place Canadians of the CCHL, after spending the 2011-12 season with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL...As a member of the Canadians, the CCHL All-Star Team member accumulated seven goals and 63 assists, including 43 helpers during the 2013-14 campaign that contributed to his career-high 47 points.   

Personal
Born in Buffalo, N.Y....Son of Larry and Karen Smith...Has two siblings, brother, Cody and sister, Brianna...Majoring in criminal justice...Left shot.