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Born	October 24, 1977 (age 32),; Edmonton, AB, CAN
Height; Weight	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m); 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
NHL team; F. teams	unsigned; San Jose Sharks; Calgary Flames
NHL Draft	219th overall, 1997; San Jose Sharks
Pro career	1998 – present

For other people with this name, see Mark Smith.

Mark Smith (b. October 24, 1977, Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently not signed with an NHL team.

He was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the 9th 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.

[edit] Playing style

Mark Smith is a very speedy player with an energizer's checking style. San Jose had utilized Smith on both the penalty kill and the powerplay.

A prime agitator, Smith does not let his relatively small size impede him. He uses his energizing style to create opportunities for his team while taking them away from their opponents with solid hits. His scrappy style also leads him to fight sometimes and he does not shy away from it.

In the 2005–06 NHL season Mark Smith displayed some of his offensive ability by setting a career high in regular season and playoff goals.

[edit] 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^[1].

[edit] Career statistics

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1994–95	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	49	3	4	7	25	-	-	-	-	-
1995–96	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	71	11	24	35	59	4	2	0	2	2
1996–97	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	62	19	38	57	125	19	7	13	20	51
1997–98	Lethbridge Hurricanes	WHL	70	42	67	109	206	3	0	2	2	18
1997–98	Kentucky Thoroughblades	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	2	0	0	0	0
1998–99	Kentucky Thoroughblades	AHL	78	18	21	39	101	12	2	7	9	16
1999–00	Kentucky Thoroughblades	AHL	79	21	45	66	153	9	0	5	5	22
2000–01	Kentucky Thoroughblades	AHL	6	2	6	8	23	-	-	-	-	-
2000–01	San Jose Sharks	NHL	42	2	2	4	51	-	-	-	-	-
2001–02	San Jose Sharks	NHL	49	3	3	6	72	-	-	-	-	-
2002–03	San Jose Sharks	NHL	75	4	11	15	64	-	-	-	-	-
2003–04	San Jose Sharks	NHL	36	1	3	4	72	10	1	0	1	11
2004–05	Victoria Salmon Kings	ECHL	20	6	9	15	41	-	-	-	-	-
2005–06	San Jose Sharks	NHL	80	9	15	24	97	*8	3	0	3	2
2006–07	San Jose Sharks	NHL	41	3	10	13	42	3	0	0	0	4
2007–08	Calgary Flames	NHL	54	1	3	4	59	-	-	-	-	-

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[edit] References

^ Mercury News, Taking it to the streets — ex-Shark Mark Smith looks to be enjoying his life and his music after the NHL.

[store-0] Mercury News, Taking it to the streets — ex-Shark Mark Smith looks to be enjoying his life and his music after the NHL.

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Contents

[edit] Playing style

[edit] Off the ice

[edit] Career statistics

[edit] External links

[edit] References