Simon Fraser University is pleased to announce that Fort McMurray, AB native and former La Ronge Ice Wolves Captain Graham Smerek has committed to join the team for the 2013/14 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season.
Smerek played three seasons with La Ronge in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. In his final season with La Ronge, Smerek served as team captain and led the team in scoring with 39 points in 53 games. Smerek joins his La Ronge teammate Pavlo Zerebecky as a freshman on the SFU squad.
"Graham is going to give SFU an injection of energy and leadership," says SFU Head Coach Mark Coletta. "He can play in all situations and will be looked upon to score goals as well. He was the captain of his junior team for a reason, and that is always a positive."
The speedy forward says he can play a two-way game with speed and that he’s not afraid to play physical, which should make him a good fit in the SFU lineup.
Graham also hopes to fit in academically as well, saying: "SFU is one of the top universities in Canada and I'm very proud to be going to school there. I'm also very excited to be living in the beautiful province of British Columbia. I have not been out there too much and I've heard it is unbelievable."
Smerek is the sixth player to commit to SFU for the 2013/14 season. Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
For more information or to stay up to date on the latest recruits, please visit www.sfuhockey.com.
Graham Smerek Quick Stats: Age: 20
Position: F
Shoots: L
Height: 5-foot-8
Weight: 174 lbs
Hometown: Fort McMurray, Alberta
Former Team: La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL)
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