• Recorded 7-15—22 in 34 GP in 2019-20

• His 0.65 P/GP ranked sixth among all players in USA Hockey Under-18 NTDP in 2019-20

• A native of Denver who idolized former Avalanche captain and two-time Stanley Cup champion Joe Sakic – who also coached an eight-year-old Smilanic

• Has committed to Quinnipiac University for the 2020-21 season


Scouting Report: Dynamic skater with excellent speed and quickness. Plays with pace on the attack and forces defenders to give him space. Creative playmaker with excellent work ethic.


Current Player Comparable: Nathan MacKinnon