Tarin Smith named to Canada Red roster for 2022 World U-17 Hockey Challenge
EVERETT, Wash. — Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith has officially been named to Canada Red’s roster for the 2022 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The tournament is set to begin on Nov. 3 and run through Nov. 12 in Langley and Delta, B.C. Smith is one of 24 Western Hockey League players to participate in this year’s tournament. He will wear #6.
🇨🇦 rosters are set for #WorldU17!
6⃣6⃣ players from British Columbia to Nova Scotia will wear the Maple Leaf in Langley and Delta.
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Smith, an ’06-born Porcupine Plain, SK native, was selected 20th-overall in the first round of the 2021 WHL Draft. Debuting on Dec. 29 that year, he appeared in three regular season games for the Silvertips. He attended Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence over the summer, impressing scouts with solid two-way play on the blueline.
Smith skated in 43 games for the Saskatoon Blazers U18 AAA team last year, posting six goals with 28 assists. He also contributed four points in seven postseason games. He was named a SMAAAHL Second-Team All-Star at the league awards following the conclusion of the season.
Previous Silvertips to participate in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge include Olen Zellweger (2019) and Ronan Seeley (2018).
