Will Smith

Will
Smith

United States

Ice Hockey

Drafted by the San Jose Sharks, Will Smith is a rising ice hockey star, known for his elite puck skills and an instinct for delivering in clutch moments.

Date of birth	19 March 2005
Place of birth	Lexington, MA
Age	20
Nationality	United States
Career start	2024
Disciplines	Ice Hockey

Will Smith is forging a career as an ice hockey pro for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, who drafted the Lexington, Massachusetts, native fourth overall in the 2023 NHL Draft, making him the highest draft pick in Boston College history.

During his one season at Boston College (2023-24), Smith led the Eagles to a national championship and was the NCAA points leader. Boston College runs deep in his family – Smith is the 14th member of his family to attend the school – and in his standout freshman season, he was named a CCM/AHCA First Team All-American, a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award and earned spots on the Hockey East First Team All-Star and Rookie Team. He was also honored as the Hockey East Tournament MVP and selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Did you know?

Smith's point and assist totals are the most ever in a single season by a Boston College freshman

Did you know?

Smith is the the 14th member of his family to attend Boston College

Achievements

1st Place: Hockey East men's ice hockey tournamentWon as part of Boston Eagles; also awarded MVP for the tournament2024 · TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
1st Place: IIHF World U18 ChampionshipsWon as part of Team USA; also awarded MVP for the tournament2023 · Switzerland

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