Smith is a powerfully built face off specialist who displayed a full understanding of how to use his size and physicality to gain the advantage on draws. Once Smith had won the clamp cleanly, he bulled his way past his opponent and then down the field. His fast hands and polished footwork were other keys to Smith’s clean face off wins. Smith also did a fantastic job of pivoting and holding off his foe with a box out until he could secure possession. This 2027 exhibited a high IQ and polished passing skills on several trips into the offensive end. Smith is committed to Division II D’Youville University.

At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Smith is one of the most physically imposing face-off prospects in the Class of 2027. Obviously that size advantage enables Smith to simply overpower opponents at the dot. Smith’s ability to box out, lean on, shoulder check, or run through an opposing FOGO so that he can then secure possession is extraordinary. The combination of that raw force with Smith’s refined face off techniques and tenacity allow him to dominate action at the dot. When he is not bulling his way to face off wins, Smith is using his powerful hands and quick reaction time to win clamps cleanly. Once Smith has possession, he will surprise opposing teams with his separation speed and push the rock for a transition opportunity. Smith’s crafty stick maneuvers and ability to absorb contact make it possible for him to charge deep into the offensive end before he distributes or fires on net. This 2027 also owns a deep bag of tricks (rakes, jams, sweeps, etc.) that he can execute to produce a face off win.