Austin Smith

Austin Smith (born November 7, 1988) is an American ice hockey player currently playing for Ässät in the Finnish Liiga. He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (128th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.Colgate’s Smith makes a career of proving naysayers wrong - USCHO.com - U.S. College Hockey Online
A graduate of Colgate University, Smith played with the Colgate Raiders in the a NCAA Men's Division I ECAC Hockey conference.Dallas Stars Prospect Austin Smith Personifies Hard Work, Perseverance As Pro Career Begins - Defending Big D In his senior year, Smith's outstanding play was recognized when he was recognized as ECAC Hockey's most valuable player and was selected to the 2011–12 ECAC Hockey First Team, as well as a Hobey Baker finalist and First Team All-American.ECAC Hockey Mobile : League Announces Regular-Season Awards
After a successful loan period with Ässät during the latter half of the 2013–14 season, as an impending free agent with the Dallas Stars, Smith opted to remain with Pori in signing a one-year contract for the following season on January 22, 2014.
==Awards and honours==
Award 	Year 	
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 	2011–12	Dallas Stars Daily Links: Two Stars Prospects Up For Hobey Baker - Defending Big D
All-ECAC Hockey First Team 	2011–12	
AHCA East First-Team All-American	2011–12	
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Category:American ice hockey players
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Category:Dallas Stars draft picks
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Category:Born in 1988