Craig Smith

Ice hockey player, Boston Bruins forward

Craig Smith - Ice hockey player, Boston Bruins forward
Born

September 5th, 1989
35 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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