SIGNING: First-round WHL Draft pick Tarin Smith signs with Silvertips
EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett Silvertips have officially signed defenseman Tarin Smith to a Standard Player Agreement. Smith joins the Silvertips after being selected in the first round, 20th-overall in the 2021 Western Hockey League Draft.
“Signing with Everett is an awesome feeling,” said Smith. “Knowing I’m with such an amazing organization, I’m really looking forward to playing with amazing players and getting better.”
Smith, an ‘06-born Porcupine Plain, SK native, has been skating with the Saskatoon Blazers 18U AAA team in the SMAAAHL. He currently has three goals and 18 assists through 24 games played this campaign. Smith also played in five games at the 2021 WHL Cup as a member of Team Saskatchewan, registering three assists.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tarin to the Silvertips,” commented head coach and general manager Dennis Williams. “Our scouting staff has had their eyes on him for a long time. He plays a very responsible game as a defenseman, he’s a smooth skater with very strong playmaking ability. He’s a very mature, hard-nosed player that fits our mold very well. We’re excited to see him grow and develop in our organization.”
Smith becomes the second player from the 2021 WHL Bantam Draft class to sign with Everett, with third-round pick Jesse Heslop having signed an SPA on Sunday, Dec. 19. Heslop made his WHL debut that afternoon, scoring the eventual game-winning goal in a 7-2 win over the Spokane Chiefs.
The Everett Silvertips had previously not drafted in the first round since 2017. They used the 20th-overall pick that year to select defenseman Ronan Seeley, current co-captain for the Silvertips and Carolina Hurricanes prospect.
COMING UP:
- CHRISTMAS BREAK: The Silvertips are back in action after Christmas break on Dec. 28 and 29 in Prince George. They return home New Year’s Day to host the Portland Winterhawks | TICKET DEALS
- WORLD JUNIORS: Olen Zellweger and Ronan Seeley have made Hockey Canada’s final roster | READ MORE
- DUB DEBUT: Jesse Heslop scores in his WHL debut, Zaplitny nets his first in 7-2 win | READ MORE
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