FRESHMAN YEAR (2023-24):
- Played in his first collegiate game against then-No. 15 Merrimack on Oct. 13, 2023 at Mullett Arena. Registered one block in his debut.
- Tallied seven goals and nine assists which led all ASU rookies in point-scoring
- He notched two game-winning goals, ranking second in all-time ASU rookie GWGs
- Scored his first collegiate goal against Northern Michigan on Oct. 20, 2023 at Mullett Arena.
- Went on a three-game point scoring streak from Oct. 20-27, 2023 featuring two goals and one assist
- Led the team in shot percentage (.212)
- Had a three point night vs. Harvard on Jan. 5 which included two goals and one assist. The three points set a single game career high for the freshman.
- Played in 36 out of 38 possible games during the 2023-24 season
- Smolen was a four-year skater with the USHL’s Fargo Force, competing in over 190 games and tallying 77 total points.
- Three of those four seasons Fargo competed in USHL postseason.
- Smolen arrived at ASU fresh off of his best season in the USHL, totaling a career high 39 points (17G, 22A) through 59 games.
- He also donned the captain’s ‘C’ in 2022-23 and finished the year with a massive +24 plus/minus.