The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program is pleased to announce a commitment from defenceman Dylan Smith (Delta, B.C.) to attend Selkirk College and compete for the Saints beginning in the 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season.
Smith brings five seasons and 200 games of Junior A and B experience to
the Saints’ blueline. His junior career began at age 16 with the KIJHL’s
Sicamous Eagles, where netted 46 points over a pair of seasons before
signing with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Lloydminster Bobcats.
Following a season with Lloydminster, Smith was acquired by the North
American Hockey League’s Dawson Creek Rage and made immediate
contributions offensively with 21 points in 41 games. The 20-year old
began the 2011/12 season in Dawson Creek and suited up for 14 games
before returning home to join the PIJHL’s Richmond Sockeyes, who he
helped to a league-best record of 37-7-0.
Smith’s career stats over his five junior seasons include 18 goals, 85
points and 259 penalty minutes in 213 regular season games.
“I’m excited to begin my post-secondary education and continue to play
hockey at a high level with the Saints,” says Smith. “I’ve heard really
good things about the school and I’m looking forward to meeting new
friends, experiencing the full college lifestyle and taking the next
steps towards my career.”
At 6-foot-4, Smith adds size and skill to a Selkirk blueline that
already includes a pair of offensive threats in Justin Sotkowy
(24-2-21-23) and Sandro Moser (24-4-16-20). He’s regarded as a strong
skater and puck mover and should slot in to a spot on one of the Saints’
power-play units.
Smith joins PIJHL MVP and top scorer Thomas Hardy amongst Selkirk’s
commitments for the 2012/13 season. Additional player announcements will
be made in the coming weeks.
