Connor Jeffrey Smith joins Barys
28 June 2024

Connor Jeffrey Smith joins Barys

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«Barys» announces the signing of Connor Jeffrey (CJ) Smith. The one-way agreement with the American forward is for one season, until May 31, 2025.

The forward has spent nearly his entire career in North America. His statistics include 15 games in the National Hockey League and 265 games in the AHL (89+117 points). In 2022, Smith won the Calder Cup with the «Chicago Wolves», finishing as the team's third-leading scorer for the season. Last season, Connor Jeffrey played in the Finnish league for the team «JYP». In 33 games, he earned 20 points (8+12).


Connor Jeffrey Smith

Date of Birth: 12/01/1994 (29 years old).

Position: Forward.

Height: 180 cm.

Weight: 83 kg.

Shot: Left.


Oleg Bolyakin, General Manager of «Barys»:

- Smith is a highly skilled winger who can both create scoring chances for himself and set up his teammates for goals. He was quite productive in the AHL, where he became a champion. Without a doubt, CJ should secure a spot in «Barys» top 6 and become one of the team's leaders in the upcoming season.


Photo - Jenae Anderson / The Hockey Writers

General Partner of HC Barys – JSC NWF Samruk Kazyna

Partner of HC Barys - CF Fund for the Support of the Tourism and Sports Industry

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