INCH A to Z: Austin Smith
The following article featuring Colgate forward Austin Smith appeared September 21 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.
By Joe Gladziszewski
AUSTIN SMITH
Colgate
Jr. | F | Dallas, Texas
Key Statistics: Smith led the Raiders in scoring as a sophomore with 41 points on 16 goals and 25 assists. Six of his goals came on the power play and three were game-winners. He took just 10 minor penalties last season. That backed up a breakout freshman campaign in which he had 17-14–31. He hasn’t missed a game in his career, suiting up 73 times for Colgate.
What He Does: Austin Smith isn’t the type of guy you’re likely to find in this INCH A-Z series because we generally try to identify emerging players, and it could strongly be argued that Smith is already a proven star in ECAC Hockey. He was recently voted to preseason All-ECAC Hockey teams by both the coaches and media, and is a draft pick of his hometown Dallas Stars.
Complete article can be accessed via the INCH Web site by clicking here.
