Smith reassigned from Idaho to AHL's Texas Stars

CEDAR PARK, TX ? The Texas Stars, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced today that Dallas has reassigned right wing Austin Smith to Texas from the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. Smith, who turned 24 on Wednesday, was reassigned to Idaho on October 23rd and tallied five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in six games for the Steelheads. The Dallas, Texas native scored his first pro goal during his ECHL debut with Idaho on October 24th against the Ontario Reign. During his time in Boise he scored one shorthanded goal and had a +3 plus-minus rating, helping to lead the Steelheads into first place in the Western Conference. Smith has appeared in one AHL game for the Stars this season, making his 2012-13 Texas debut on October 19th at Houston. The Steelheads and Bakersfield Condors wrap up their three-game set at CenturyLink Arena with the puck dropping at 7:10 PM. Tickets are available by calling the CenturyLink Arena box office at 208.331.8497 or by going online at www.idahosteelheads.com Group outings at a Steelheads game are a great way to gather friends, colleagues, or co-workers for a fun night out in downtown Boise. Ticket prices are discounted and you can get a Pepsi, Double-R Ranch Hot Dog, and bag of Tim?s Cascade Chips with each ticket. Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 or log on to www.idahosteelheads.com for more information. (Contribution from Texas Stars Media Relations)