The San Jose Sharks signed Will Smith, the No. 4 decide within the 2023 NHL draft, to an entry-level contract Tuesday.
As a freshman at Boston Faculty in 2023-24, Smith, 19, led the nation with 71 factors (25 targets, 46 assists) in 41 video games.
“Will is a dynamic and thrilling younger middle and we’re thrilled to have him be a part of the group after a powerful season with Boston Faculty,” Sharks basic supervisor Mike Grier stated in a press release. “We felt that that is the following finest step for his improvement to turning into a full-time NHL participant, and we’re wanting ahead to seeing him compete on the highest stage of hockey.”
The middle from Lexington, Massachusetts, earned AHCA East First Workforce All-America, NCAA Frozen 4 All-Match Workforce, Hockey East Match MVP, Hockey East First All-Star Workforce and Hockey East All-Rookie Workforce honors.
He additionally helped the US win gold medals on the 2023 World U18 Championships and 2024 World Junior Championships.