| Austin
Smith |
| Vital Info |
Born: November 7, 1988 in Dallas, Texas
Height/Weight: 5-11/160 pounds
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (128th overall) of
the 2007 NHL Entry Draft |
| 2007-08 season |
|
Finished second on Penticton (BCHL) with 67 points (32
goals, 35 assists) in 60 games. Led his team in playoff points with 22
(11 goals, 11 assists) in 15 games as Penticton won the BCHL Fred Page
Cup. He had one goal and two assists in five Doyle Cup games. |
| Background |
| Played prep hockey for Gunnery in Connecticut in 2006-07. He had 25
goals and 38 assists in 30 games. Was named the team MVP. Was runner-up for USHR
East Prep Player of the Year. Born in Dallas and played hockey locally at Jesuit.
|
| Scouting Report |
| Has outstanding speed and excellent playmaking abilities. Very
strong on the forecheck and plays a high energy style game. |
| Quotable |
"He is a high energy guy with a lot of passion
for the game. He has a good feel for the game and anticipates play
really well. He is a good forechecker with a big upside who is still
growing."
Jack Foley, Dallas Stars scout
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| Recent Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
PTS |
PIM |
| 2006-07 |
Gunnery (Connecticut) |
30 |
25 |
38 |
63 |
14 |
| 2007-08 |
Penticton (BCHL) |
60 |
32 |
35 |
67 |
42 |
|
