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The undrafted Fighting Hawks forward has been teammates with current prospect Grant Mismash for three seasons
Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile announced today that University of North Dakota senior forward Cole Smith has signed a one-year, two-way contract for the 2020-21 season. The Fighting Hawks’ alternate captain posted a career-high 11 goals this season and finishes his senior campaign with 51 total points. The 25-year-old forward has found success on the NCHC regular-season champion Fighting Hawks on special teams as well as at even strength. Smith has been a teammate of 2017 Predators draft pick Grant Mismash for the last three years as well.
NEWS: General Manager David Poile announced today that the #Preds have signed forward Cole Smith to a one-year, two-way deal for the 2020-21 season.https://t.co/BSSaPjjz7M
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 19, 2020
2019-20 Statistics:
- 0.47 primary points per game played (goals and primary assists)
- 16.2% shooting percentage
- 57.1% even-strength goals for percentage (20 goals for, 15 goals against)
- 3 power play goals, 1 shorthanded goal
Stay tuned for a more complete breakdown by Eric on the Predators’ newest collegiate undrafted free agent signing.
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