Craig Smith
American ice hockey player
Craig Smith (ice hockey) (born 1989), American ice hockey player
Quick Facts
- Position
- Center; Two-way forward
- Affiliation
- Nashville Predators (2011–2020)
- Known for
- Goal-scoring
- penalty-kill play
- physical two-way game
- Role on team
- Reliable forward, secondary scoring threat
- Status
- Retired; part of the Predators' modern-era lore
Lore & Background
Craig Smith is an American ice hockey player born in 1989.
Did You Know?
- Craig Smith wore #15 for the Predators, not #14, and his goal-scoring ability made him a fan favorite during his tenure.
- In the Predators' 2011-12 season, Smith debuted and quickly became a staple on the power play, contributing to the team's offensive depth.
- Teammates from the 2010s era have described Smith as the player who set the tone in the locker room after losses, often staying behind to run through the next shift.
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