Dhane Smith
| Born |
January 22, 1992 Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 195 pounds (88 kg) |
| Shoots | Right |
| Position | Forward/Transition |
| WLA team Former teams |
Victoria Shamrocks (2014-present) Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks |
| NLL draft |
5th overall, 2012 Buffalo Bandits |
| NLL team | Buffalo Bandits |
| Pro career | 2013– |
Dhane Smith (born January 22, 1992) is a professional lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League and the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association. Smith began his career in 2009 with the Kitchener-Waterloo Braves of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League, where he won the Green Gael Trophy as the league's MVP in 2012. Smith eventually moved up to the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks of Major Series Lacrosse, and was transferred to the Shamrocks during the 2014 season.[1]
Smith was drafted fifth overall by the Bandits in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft. He began his NLL career as a transition player, but eventually switched to forward. He ranked third on the Bandits in scoring in both 2013 and 2014. In 2016, he set a Bandits record for most goals in a season and set the NLL Single Season record for most points in a season.[2]
His MLL rights are with the Dallas Rattlers.
Early life
Smith grew up in the heart of Kitchener. A lacrosse player from birth, Dhane later in life transitioned into hockey and football where he reached elite levels in both. Known by many as a multi-sport athlete, Smith lead his High School football team to a Championship final while running the offence as a gun slinging mobile quarterback.
Awards
| Preceded by Shawn Evans |
NLL Most Valuable Player 2016 |
Succeeded by Lyle Thompson |
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