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Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Jets announced today they selected forward Nathan Smith with the 91st overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.

Smith, 19, led the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders of the USHL in scoring last season with 47 points (17G, 30A) in 51 games. The product of Tampa, Florida also had a goal in five games with USA at the 2018 World Junior A Challenge where he won a silver medal. Prior to last season, Smith was a prolific scorer playing high school hockey in Florida, tallying 176 points (88G, 88A) in 45 games from 2014-2017 with River Ridge and Mitchell High.

Smith is committed to play in the NCAA with the Minnesota State Mavericks next season.

Nathan Smith
Center
Born Oct 19 1998 -- Tampa, FL
Height 6.00 -- Weight 177 -- Shoots R