SMITH NAMED RBC COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

Written by Chris Omness Wednesday, Dec 20 2023, 12:00 PM https://westcentralonline.com/articles/kyler-smith-named-to-rbc-community-ambassador-team

Kindersley Jr. Klippers defenseman Kyler Smith has been named to the RBC Community Ambassador team for his commitment to the community and leadership on and off the ice.

The 19-year-old rearguard is in his second season with the Klippers and has played in every game for Kindersley so far this season, collecting four assists so far.

An ambassador is selected from each of the 12 teams in the SJHL. Fans will vote on the SJHL website to determine who will receive the RBC Community Award at the end of the regular season.

Forward Tylin Hilbig was last season’s Klippers ambassador. Clay Sleeva – who was with the Yorkton Terriers but is now a Melfort Mustang – won last season’s award and was able to donate $2,500 to Canora Composite High School.

Smith will be recognized during the January 12 RBC Game Night when the Klippers host the Notre Dame Hounds.

The Klippers’ next game is against the Nipawin Hawks in Nipawin January 3.

Here is the full Community Ambassador team:

Battlefords North Stars – Bradley Blake
La Ronge Ice Wolves – Jacob Cossette
Weyburn Red Wings – Jacob Visentini
Estevan Bruins – Keagon Little
Melfort Mustangs – Leith Olafson
Yorkton Terriers – Jye Zawatsky
Flin Flon Bombers – Joey Lies
Melville Millionaires – Tucker Buhay
Humboldt Broncos – Chase Cooke
Nipawin Hawks – Maguire Ratzlaff
Kindersley Klippers – Kyler Smith
Notre Dame Hounds – Vincent Palmarin