Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ben Smith's game is to work hard and be at the right place at the right time. Thus far this season for Chicago's AFL affiliate in Rockford, that place has been in front of the net.
A year removed from an injury plagued campaign, Smith has been making the most of his time with the IceHogs. Following this weekend's action, Smith leads all Rockford goal scorers with 10 tallies.
The former Boston College captain and Chicago's sixth-round pick in 2008 is second on the team with 20 points through 25 games. Besides serving as an alternate captain, Smith is claiming the area in front of the crease on a regular basis.
Smith had a six-game points streak come to a close Saturday night in a loss to the Chicago Wolves. However, the night before, Smith had a pair of goals to go along with an assist in Rockford's 5-3 win over Milwaukee. Sunday saw the 24-year-old Right Wing pick up his 10th helper of the season despite the IceHogs' loss to Grand Rapids.
Re-direction has been Smith's stock and trade over his last dozen games. Most of his seven goals in this stretch have come in this fashion, including two third-period scores F ...
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