Craig Smith
Ice hockey player, Boston Bruins forward
Born
September 5th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1989, this American ice hockey player competed at the collegiate level with the University of Wisconsin. Drafted in 2009 by the Nashville Predators, became a key forward for the team. In 2021, signed a contract with the Boston Bruins. Achieved success in the NHL, where consistent goal scoring and playmaking contributed to team efforts in various seasons.
Played for the Nashville Predators from 2011 to 2020
Scored a career-high 25 goals in the 2019-2020 season
Joined the Boston Bruins in 2021
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