Wyatt Smith

Wyatt Carter Smith is a former professional ice hockey player from the United States. Born on February 13, 1977, Smith played as a journeyman center in the National Hockey League (NHL) and finished his career with ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. He attended the University of Minnesota from 1995 to 1999, where he played college hockey. In 1997, Smith was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the ninth round as the 233rd overall pick. Throughout his career, he also played for the Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, and the Colorado Avalanche. Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning as a free agent for the 2008-2009 season and later played for the Phoenix Coyotes' affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, in the American Hockey League (AHL). He signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 31, 2009.