ROBERT SMITH

ROBERT SMITH

Born in Toronto, Ontario

May 28

1990

As of August 2003

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 140 lbs

Plays Forward - Centre

Shoots Right

Skills

	Accurate wrist shot
	Handles puck well - good control
	Excellent at passing the puck
	Skates well in both directions
	Soft hands around the net

Photo: 2002-2003

Toronto Wings 'AAA' Major PeeWee

Robert is known for his blistering slap shot and his wrist shot from the slot allows him to pick any corner he wants to. He is always working on increasing his skating skills and speed and takes power skating during summer months. The main thing that Robert enjoys about hockey is being with his friends. Robert said “Without friends hockey would be boring and I would not want to play.”

Robert is a well sought after hockey player by local AAA clubs but decided to play with the Toronto Wings as this is where the majority of his friends play. Robert’s favourite number is 19 after his idol, Steve Yzerman.

PERSONAL GOALS

	Robert hopes to one day play in the Ontario Hockey League and perhaps have an opportunity to play professional hockey.
	If he doesn't make it to the OHL he wants to attend the University of Toronto to play varsity hockey and attain a bachelor degree in Physical Education.

HOCKEY PROFILE

2003-2004

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Minor Bantam	AAA	Toronto Wings	Centre

Comments

	Coming off an MVP season with great expectations
	Attended three weeks of summer conditioning hockey schools & fitness program
	Entered training camp in great shape mentally and physically

2002-2003

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Major Peewee	AAA	Toronto Wings	Centre	60	45	63	108	48

Comments

	Went to spring camp after his best season ever in Minor PeeWees - impressed the coaches with his aggressive play and his skills with the puck
	Even though he broke into the team, he was made an assistant captain - very proud of this
	He started off the season on the second line and within five games was the team's top centre on the top line
	Ended up leading the scoring for the league
	First team all-star and voted MVP of the league

2001-2002

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Minor Peewee	AA	Toronto Tigers	Centre	46	34	40	74	64

Comments

	Moved back to Centre and was made Captain of the team
	He really developed a positive attitude towards his leadership responsibilities
	Was a total all-round player - put on power play, but was most valuable killing penalties
	He didn't back down from anyone and was quick to protect his team mates - this often resulted in penalties for roughing after the whistle

2000-2001

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Major Atom	AA	Toronto Tigers	L. W.	40	26	26	52	32

Comments

	Moved up to higher level and played on top line
	Took a bad slash early in the season and missed six games
	After injury took a while to get going - put down on second line with weaker players - point production was good, despite the loss of games
	Was eager to learn from his coach and learned to play the "system"
	First time he played on the wing - he liked to roam and was often out of position

1999-2000

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Minor Atom	A	Toronto Panthers	Centre	46	22	34	56	18

Comments

	Same coach as in Novice - wanted to move him to forward where he would be around the net all the time - carried six defense so he wouldn't have been on the ice any more often as a defenseman - wanted to utilize his ability to score
	Robert was a bit frustrated at the beginning of the season with his lack of scoring, but he learned to pass the puck again since his linemates were more skilled
	Played on top line and began to enjoy the role of playmaker
	Very competitive league - was very aggressive in front of the net and in the corner

1998-1999

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Novice	HL	Eagle Park Toros	Defense	24	62	12	74	32

Comments

	Went to hockey school in the summer
	Was taught to shoot more often - developed good wrist and backhand shots
	Best skater on the team - 'A' level coach wanted him to play, but parents held him back so that he could enjoy the year and develop leadership skills
	Would carry the puck up the ice and shoot - tendency to shoot more often - was rewarded by his coach and by the parents on the club for his scoring
	Began to get overly aggressive in front of opponent's net - hungry for goals - was often around the net, but because of his speed, seldom got caught - could press around the net and still get back to his position before any damage

1997-1998

Division	Level	Team	Position	GP	G	A	P	PIM
Tyke	HL	Eagle Park Toros	Defense	24	8	12	20	0

Comments

	Was one of the largest boys on the team - good skater so coach put him on defense
	Learned to carry the puck - developed good stick handling skills
	Tendency to pass too often - took away scoring chances because team mates couldn't take the pass
	Began to develop leadership attitude towards the end of the season

MAJOR INJURY RECORD

2000-2001

Ankle sprain - missed six games in October - no long term effects

EDUCATION PROFILE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grades 1 to 6

	Attended Valley Public School in Toronto
	Robert was an excellent student who got along well with all of his peers
	His marks were A or B in all subjects
	He loved phys. ed and was always the first one out for recess.
	Grade 6 was the best year to date for marks for Robert

Grade 7
2002-2003

	Attended Valley Intermediate Public School in Toronto
	This was Robert's best year in school
	He brought his marks up in just about all areas, but the ones that were most impressive were in the areas of math and science. He also did extremely well in French.
	He got an A grade in English, Science and Phys. Ed.
	In all other subjects he received grades of B

Grade 8
2003-2004

OTHER PERSONAL INTERESTS

	Robert enjoys collecting sports cards with his father. He currently has a collection of over 3000 cards. He has a collection of hockey, baseball and football cards.
	Robert plays soccer in the summer and has recently joined a local golf club. He is captain of his soccer team and enjoys his summer months playing soccer with his friends!
	Robert is also on his school chess team. He finished 38^th overall from a total of 400 entries in the 2002 city championships.

REFERENCE LETTERS

From Mr. Bill James
Head Coach: Toronto Wings Major Pee Wee Hockey Club

Robert is a very coachable young hockey player. He has the right attitude to go a long way in this sport. When he arrived on the team, he made friends very quickly and demonstrated his value to the team with his action on the ice. He was a gentleman off the ice and a fierce competitor on the ice.

From Ms. Sally Jones
Grade 7 Math and Science Teacher
Valley Intermediate Public School

Robert was an excellent student. He knew he had to change his attitude in order to bring his marks up and he was very willing to accept advice and direction. His participation in the class demonstrated his leadership skills and he was well respected by other children. He had a very positive effect on the climate in the room.

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