Sharks' Smith shines in Team USA's World Juniors gold medal win
Sharks' Smith shines in Team USA's World Juniors gold medal win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
USA has won the World Junior Championships – and one of their best players in the gold medal game was a San Jose Sharks prospect.
Will Smith, the No. 4 overall selection in the 2023 NHL Draft, had two assists, both primary, and was involved in a number of other Grade-A scoring chances in USA’s 6-2 victory over host country Sweden on Friday at the Scandinavium.
NHL Network World Juniors color commentator Dave Starman said Smith was USA’s best player in the first period, highlighted by a shot-pass assist on this Gabe Perreault goal.
Will Smith, with a tremendous shot pass to set up the first USA goal! pic.twitter.com/7nSyaJXN9J
— JD Young (@MyFryHole) January 5, 2024
Starman was highly complimentary of Smith throughout the game, which also included putting this pass on a plate for Zeev Buium
Will Smith with his second primary assist! pic.twitter.com/9JaFl6U3Dn
— JD Young (@MyFryHole) January 5, 2024
