HAWKS DRAFT PICK BEN SMITH SIGNS ATO
Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Thursday that right wing Ben Smith has signed an amateur try-out agreement with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Smith, 21, completed his senior season at Boston College, winning the 2010 National Championship. The former sixth-round pick (#169 overall) by the Blackhawks was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Frozen Four Tournament with four points (3g-1a) in two games.
Smith finished the 2009-10 campaign with 37 points (16g-21a) in 42 games for the Golden Eagles. In four years with Boston College, Smith racked up 122 points (57g-65a) in 165 games.
Next Home Game: Wednesday, April 21 vs. Texas Stars. Game Three of the West Division Semifinals. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The West Division Semi’s shift north as the IceHogs and Stars return to Rockford for Game Three of the Calder Cup Playoff’s opening round at the MetroCentre.
Smith, 21, completed his senior season at Boston College, winning the 2010 National Championship. The former sixth-round pick (#169 overall) by the Blackhawks was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Frozen Four Tournament with four points (3g-1a) in two games.
Smith finished the 2009-10 campaign with 37 points (16g-21a) in 42 games for the Golden Eagles. In four years with Boston College, Smith racked up 122 points (57g-65a) in 165 games.
Next Home Game: Wednesday, April 21 vs. Texas Stars. Game Three of the West Division Semifinals. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The West Division Semi’s shift north as the IceHogs and Stars return to Rockford for Game Three of the Calder Cup Playoff’s opening round at the MetroCentre.
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