Jason Kerr

Daily Herald

Evan Smith’s friends and family had nothing but positive comments for him after his first period goal paved the way for a 5-2 Prince Albert Raiders win over the Kamloops Blazers on Oct. 10.

It might seem like a pretty banal observation for anyone else, but Smith’s family are long-time Blazer supporters. Those allegiances didn’t stop them from celebrating Smith’s first period goal, however.

“Everyone was pretty excited for me, my family and friends,” Smith said with a laugh during an interview after practice on Tuesday. “It was a good feeling for sure.”

Smith played his U15, U17, and U18 hockey with Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford, but he was born and raised in Kamloops. His family were Blazers season ticket holders, so the WHL was a major part of his life gro

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