Top Prospects: Austin Smith

Tuesday, July 01, 2008-4:59:pm
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Austin Smith
Vital Info
Born:  November 7, 1988 in Dallas, Texas
Height/Weight: 5-11/170 pounds
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Right
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (128th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft
2009-10 season
As a sophomore at Colgate, led the team in goals (16), assists (25) and points (41) while playing in 36 games. Tied for fifth in the ECAC in points and was tied for 6th in assists. Was named his team's best offensive player.
Background
As a freshman at Colgate in 2008-09 registered 17 goals and 14 assists in 37 games. He ranked second on the team in both goals and points. ... In 2007-08 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. ... In 2006-07 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. Creative player who has good shot that he gets off quickly. Very strong on the forecheck and plays a high energy style game. Very competitive.
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
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
2008-09 Colgate (ECAC) 37 17 14 31 24
2009-10 Colgate (ECAC) 36 16 25 41 20