Rick Smith-Bio

#32 Rick Smith

Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-0/180
Previous Team: New Orleans Brass (ECHL)
Hometown: Howell, MI
DOB: 7/29/78
Bio: From nearby Howell, Michigan, Rick comes from a long line of hockey greatness. Seven of Smitty’s relatives played in the NHL, while his dad, Rick Smith, Sr., skated in the old IHL. Rick, just 26-years-old, is still developing but has already had a 16-goal season in the ECHL and made the US World Junior Team. And, in the offseason, Rick works as a loan officer.
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Television Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Actor: Tom Cruise
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Garner
Favorite Band: Tragically Hip
Favorite Song: Under the Boardwalk
Favorite Comedian: Chris Farley
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Oreo
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Favorite Book: Wayne Gretzky's Autobiography
Favorite Author: John Grisham
Favorite Magazine: Sports Illustrated
Favorite Car: Viper
Favorite Superhero: Wolverine
Favorite Cartoon Character: Homer Simpson
Favorite NHL Team: Detroit Red Wings
Favorite NHL Player: Mark Messier
Favorite Sport to Play other than Hockey: Snowboarding
Favorite Sport to Watch other than Hockey: Football
Favorite Off-season Activity: Golfing
Person You Admire Most: My father
Best Nickname You've Ever Had: Motor City Smitty
Best Job You've Had Outside of Hockey: Working in the mortgage business
Biggest Pet Peeve: Noise while I'm sleeping
Hobbies: Golfing