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March 24, 2024

It was a blockbuster Saturday night for Will Smith.

In a standout performance for Boston College in the Hockey East Championship, Sharks prospect and fourth overall selection from the 2023 NHL Draft, showcased his scoring ability with an impressive four-goal, one-assist outing against a talented Boston University squad.

Mama, there goes that man 🫡

Smitty with his fourth goal of the night to make it a 6-2 game! pic.twitter.com/PODfL5aCdc
— BC Men's Hockey (@BC_MHockey) March 24, 2024

Smith's impact was felt early in the game, netting two power-play goals in the first period to set the tone for the Eagles. His offensive prowess continued into the second period, where he contributed to another crucial goal, cementing Boston College's lead.

Will Smith with an absolute SNIPE and @BC_MHockey is in full control of the Hockey East Championship early 🎯 pic.twitter.com/4CZSjT9kr0
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 23, 2024

⭐️ HISTORY ⭐️

With 2 goals and 1 assist through two periods, Will Smith passes Ken Hodge ('84-'85) as the Eagles' All-Time Freshman points leader with 65! pic.twitter.com/TknhvSRmiG
— BC Men's Hockey (@BC_MHockey) March 24, 2024

Absolutely DISGUSTING assist from Ryan Leonard. Hat trick for Will Smith.

This @BC_MHockey team is special ✨ pic.twitter.com/pONqmxXXGZ
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 24, 2024

Best Freshman season in the history of Boston College hockey (points). Hat trick by Will Smith. Look at the third goal..what a silky play by @Capitals 1st rounder Ryan Leonard to cap off the 🎩 🎩 🎩 4 point night for Will Smith 🦈 pic.twitter.com/1H9VDZoqC5
— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) March 24, 2024

SMITTY WITH THE HATTY 🧢 4-1 BC. pic.twitter.com/9eAerJ2PJI
— BC Men's Hockey (@BC_MHockey) March 24, 2024

But Smith wasn't satisfied with just a hat trick. In the third period, he added another goal to his tally, completing a memorable performance and icing a championship. His versatility and skill were on full display on the national stage, earning him recognition as a rising star in the hockey world.

Mama, there goes that man 🫡

Smitty with his fourth goal of the night to make it a 6-2 game! pic.twitter.com/PODfL5aCdc
— BC Men's Hockey (@BC_MHockey) March 24, 2024

Five points for Will Smith (SJS) in the Hockey East Championship Game. So... for reference...

He's now up to 67 points in 37 games.

The only U19 player with more points in the last 30 years in a single NCAA season is Jack Eichel with 71. And Smith still has games to play.
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) March 24, 2024

His performance earned him a place on the All-Tournament Team and MVP.

⭐️ MVP ⭐️

With 4 goals and 1 assist in the Championship game, Will Smith is your 2024 Hockey East Tournament MVP! pic.twitter.com/WUxDKJVhfo
— BC Men's Hockey (@BC_MHockey) March 24, 2024

His Eagles look to carry the momentum of the Hockey East Championship into the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship over the next few weeks.

Great news for #SJSharks future: Will Smith comes up big in a big game! https://t.co/lvsmevUstA
— Dan Rusanowsky (@DanRusanowsky) March 24, 2024

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