ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Sign Forward Jake Smith

Greenville, SC—With so many player signings coming out from different teams in the ECHL, the Swamp Rabbits are no exception. Previously they had been resigning players from the 22-23 season roster, such as Ben Freeman, Bobby Russell, and Tanner Eberle. But today’s news of a new player signing has been made: Jake Smith has signed a contract with Greenville. Smith is a known forward who played 45 games for the Everblades and had 18 goals and 14 assists over the 2022-23 season. But, last season, he would spend a few games out of Florida, as he played five games for the Iowa Heartlanders, putting up just two goals and two assists; and additionally, he played nine games in Norfolk, putting up just two goals and three assists. The Pickering, Ontario native, has seen a good career in the ECHL, as he’s played just 116 games with a total of 47 goals and 44 assists. Smith’s 2021-22 rookie season would start in Iowa, as he played a solid 52 games and mustered up 25 goals and 25 assists before getting traded to Kansas City to play five games and failing to find the scoresheet. Smith is a smaller built player, just standing at a height of 5’10 and weighing 170 pounds; however, his ECHL career records are impressive, and he may be a viable offensive forward for the upcoming 23-24 season in Greenville.