This article will answer every question you have about Craig Smith. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about him.
- What does Smith do for a living?
- Who are Smith’s parents and siblings?
- What are Smith’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Smith married or does he have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
- Does Smith have any children?
- Where is Smith now?
- How tall is Smith?
- How much money does Smith earn?
- What is Smith’s net worth?
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Who is Craig Smith?
Craig Smith is a popular American ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 4th round, 98th overall, of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Craig Smith Career
Smith played major junior hockey in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Waterloo Black Hawks. He was named to the USHL 1st All-Star Team for the 2008–09 season.
Smith participated at the 2011 IIHF World Championship as a member of the United States men’s national ice hockey team. He then went on to play for 2 years at the University of Wisconsin for the Badgers ice hockey team.
2011
Following coming out of college early, Smith became the 1st player since Colin Wilson to make the Predators without 1st playing for the team’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. Which at the time was the Milwaukee Admirals.[citation needed] In a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Smith made his NHL debut and scored his 1st NHL goal on October 7, 2011. Which came against Steve Mason.
2014 to 2015
Smith became a restricted free agent under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement after the 2014–15 season. The Predators made him a qualifying offer to retain his NHL rights and. Smith filed for Salary Arbitration on July 5, 2015. Prior to his scheduled meeting, Smith entered into a new 5 -year, $21.25 million contract with the Predators.
2020
Following 9 seasons with Nashville, Smith informed the team that he would not sign a new contract with them and that he would become a free agent on September 29, 2020. He signed a three-year, $9.3 million contract with the Boston Bruins on October 10.
2021
Smith scored the Game 3 double-overtime winner for the Bruins against the Washington Capitals, giving them a 2-1 series lead in their first-round series on May 19, 2021. He scored the goal when Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov misplayed the puck behind the net. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin controversially scolded him in Russian following the game ended. The Bruins then went on to victory the series against the Capital in 5 games.
How old is Craig Smith?
Smith is currently aged 33 years old as of 2022, having been born on September 5, 1989, in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. He shared his birthday with popular such as Kio Cyr, Freddie Mercury, Allie Tannerites, Kat Graham, Bukayo Saka, and many more.
Craig Smith Family
Who are Craig Smith’s Parents?
He was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, US to his parents. But their name is not known in the media.
Does Craig Smith have Siblings?
Smith has an older brother Brendan Smith who plays for the New Jersey Devils.
Craig Smith Education
Smith graduated from La Follette High School in Madison, Wisconsin. He then went to the University of Otago from 2008 to 2010.
Craig Smith Spouse
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone at the moment.
Craig Smith Kids
He is currently not married and single and does not have any children of his own to date.
Craig Smith Height
Smith has a well-built, muscular, and energetic body with a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and a weight of 202 lbs (92 kg).
Craig Smith’s Net Worth
Smith is an American professional hockey player who has a net worth of $16 million as of 2022.
