Mary Watson
What does it take to raise to NHL players? Someone like Smithers’ Mary Watson. Read Mary’s story (PDF)
Heroes of Hockeyville
You can read about some of our feature heroes below. If you’d like to learn more about the nine NHL players Smithers has produced, check out our Hockeyville Alumni stats page.
Sarah Campbell
The Wayne State Warriors women’s hockey team has taken great strides in the College Hockey America conference, and much of the club’s newfound success falls on the shoulder pads of Smithers’ Sarah Campbell.
Dan Hamhuis
The road to the NHL wasn’t paved with gold for Smithers’ Hamhuis family.
Joe Watson
Smithers-born Joe Watson played 11 seasons for the Flyers, from 1967-68 through 1977-78 and still holds the team record for most career games by a defenceman.