Jerret Smith is a Defenseman for the Seattle Thunderbirds. Smith shoots right and weighs 212 pounds. He stands at 6’2.5. He was born in Surrey, British Columbia on April 21, 1995. Smith has been with the T-Birds since the 2012 to 2013 season, during which he played in 71 games and scored one goal. During the same season, he made 19 assists, giving him 20 points for his first year on the team. He had a total PIM of 33 minutes.

Smith’s overall career stats center around a total of 226 games played with the Thunderbirds. He has made 17 goals and 65 assists for a total of 82 career points. His PIM total is 112. His best season was during 2014 to 2015, when he played in all 72 games of the season, scored 11 goals and made 27 assists, earning a total of 38 points. He is the only player on the team that has never missed a single game.

His stats have steadily improved over the years since he first joined the team, giving fans hope that he will continue to strengthen as a player. The T-birds themselves have such confidence in Smith that they named him team captain on September 24 of this year. In the 2014 to 2015 year, the team went through a couple of captains. Justin Hickman’s injury relieved him of the position, and Shea Theodore took his place. Hopefully Smith with have better luck in the role.

Smith worked on honing in his skills during the New York Rangers Development Camp this past summer. He says that the experience was a positive one, giving him both additional practice and learning opportunities as well as a boost in his confidence as a player. He also enjoyed seeing the city and sights, calling New York “amazing.” To stay fit in the offseason, Smith says that he works out with fellow T-bird Shea Theodore.

Smith says that he hopes to really improve himself on the ice this season, particularly in the areas of speed and transitioning during the game. He also says the key to maintaining his good health is to eat healthy foods and complete routine stretches. He told interviewers that getting enough rest is also important in staying healthy on the ice.

Fans who want to stay in the loop with information, photos and videos of Jerret Smith should check out the player’s Twitter page, where he declares himself “born at a very young age.”

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