Shot Left Height 1.78 m Position Centerman Role Ice hockey player Career end 2008 | Name Mark Smith Career start 1998 Playing career Weight 98 kg | |
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Born October 24, 1977 (age 47) Edmonton, AB, CAN ( 1977-10-24 ) Played for San Jose SharksCalgary Flames NHL Draft 219th overall, 1997San Jose Sharks Similar People Curtis Brown, Mark Giordano, Jim Playfair, Bob Hartley, Brian Burke | ||
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Mark Christopher Smith (born October 24, 1977) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames.
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- Mark smith vs brad chartrand feb 17 2003
- Mark smith tko s jason marshall
- Playing career
- Playing style
- Off the ice
- References
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Playing career
He was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the ninth round, 219th overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.
On July 24, 2006, he was awarded a $700,000 one-year contract through arbitration.
In September 2007, he was invited for a try out at the New York Rangers training camp, however after playing in 2 pre-season games with the club, he was released. Less than a week later, he was signed by the Flames.
Playing style
Smith was a fast skater with an energetic checking style and scrappy demeanour that sometimes resulted in fights. San Jose had utilized Smith as a penalty killer and powerplay specialist.
In the 2005–06 NHL season Smith displayed some of his offensive ability by setting a career high in regular season and playoff goals.
Off the ice
Smith is the guitarist and lead singer for the Bay Area band, The Vinyl Trees, featured on Smith's own record label Lunar Records. Smith started Lunar Records during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. Smith, who has been playing guitar since age 16, adds color to his music with a variety of other instruments like the Didgeridoo, the Xylophone, and the Donkey Jaw. He is also known for his constantly changing hair styles.
Mark made his debut as a commentator for Comcast Sports Net Bay Area during the 2009 playoffs. Smith and his wife run a clothing store in downtown Campbell, California.