Zack Smith is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 5, 1988, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada. Smith began his hockey career playing for the Swift Current Broncos in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2004 to 2008.
In 2008, Smith was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Senators in 2008 and played for the team for over a decade. Smith was known for his physical play and his ability to play both center and wing positions.
Throughout his career, Smith played in over 600 NHL games and scored over 100 goals. He was a key player for the Senators during their playoff runs in 2012 and 2017. In the 2012 playoffs, Smith scored four goals and had three assists in 18 games. In the 2017 playoffs, he scored three goals and had two assists in 19 games.
In addition to his NHL career, Smith also played for Team Canada in the 2015 IIHF World Championships. He helped lead the team to a gold medal and scored two goals in the tournament.
In 2019, Smith was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Artem Anisimov. He played for the Blackhawks for one season before being placed on waivers and ultimately traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 2020.
In October 2020, Smith announced his retirement from professional hockey after 12 seasons in the NHL. He cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his retirement.
Overall, Zack Smith had a successful career in the NHL, playing for two teams and making significant contributions to both. He was known for his physical play and his ability to play multiple positions. Smith's retirement marks the end of a successful career in professional hockey.
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