University Of Maine Black Bears‘ graduate, right wing Ryan Smith(28) was never a big goal scorer through his college career or in two years of juniors with Green Bay Gamblers but struck for a quick goal and pair of assists in his debut with Macon Mayhem through 6 SPHL games.
His play earned him a loan up to Tulsa Oilers of the ECHL, where he appeared in three games with no points and was returned to increase his totals in the lower league to 5-9-14 in 25 appearances.
It seems like the 6′ 195 lbs. forward could start striking the stat sheet with more frequency to possibly, more permanently put him at a higher level of play.
He was actually signed by Adirondack Thunder to start 2020/2021, but they decided to sit it out due to COVID concerns, so he’s on the radar.
The 24-year old does finally sign on with the Glens Falls, NY club and will skate 2021/2022 for them.
He records 11 goals and 16 assists in 70 games as a rookie, but was a bit of a woeful -22 rating.
His play scored him a 2 game AHL loan to Springfield Thunderbirds.
For 2022/2023, he re-signs to stay where he skated his 1st season.
He blows up his scoring last season with 16 goals and 26 assists in another 70 game rack to easily score himself an invite to return yet again to Cool Insuring Arena.
Last season he post more goals, 27 and points, 60 than he has in the past and will stay for a 3rd straight run in a Thunder jersey and maybe get more loans up, where he got a 1st goal in 2023/2024.
He has basically changed the type of player his is since turning pro.
In 18 games, he scores 6 goals and 6 assists, but is heading off to DEL2, signing with Selber Wolfe for the balance of the frame.
He did extremely well and decided to take his game to Belfast Giants for 2025/2026 and continued to score with a +14 rating through 50 EIHL games.
For 2026/2027, he looks to head back and sign with Germany3, agreeing to terms with Hannover Scorpions.
