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In 2015, Smelker signed as a free agent with the Boston Pride in the [[National Women's Hockey League (2015)|National Women's Hockey League]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pendak|first1=Jared|title=Knight Moves: Ex-Hanover Resident Skates Her Path in Pro Hockey|url=http://www.vnews.com/Hilary-Knight-Charges-On-8132050|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=Valley News|date=February 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Former Collegiate Captains Field and Smelker Sign With Boston Pride|url=http://nwhl.co/former-collegiate-captains-field-and-smelker-sign-with-boston-pride/|publisher=NWHL.Co|date=2015}}</ref> As part of the Boston Pride, Smelker won the inaugural 2016 [[Isobel Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=ESPN|title=NWHL's Boston Pride Sweep Buffalo, Bring Home Inaugural Isobel Cup|url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/14960812/nwhl-boston-pride-sweep-buffalo-bring-home-inaugural-isobel-cup|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=ESPN|date=12 May 2016}}</ref>
In 2015, Smelker signed as a free agent with the Boston Pride in the [[National Women's Hockey League (2015)|National Women's Hockey League]], playing on a line with [[Hilary Knight]] and [[Brianna Decker]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pendak|first1=Jared|title=Knight Moves: Ex-Hanover Resident Skates Her Path in Pro Hockey|url=http://www.vnews.com/Hilary-Knight-Charges-On-8132050|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=Valley News|date=February 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Former Collegiate Captains Field and Smelker Sign With Boston Pride|url=http://nwhl.co/former-collegiate-captains-field-and-smelker-sign-with-boston-pride/|publisher=NWHL.Co|date=2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Furlong|first1=Rich|title=Second Period Burst Enough to Push Pride Over Whale|url=http://www.nwhl.zone/news_article/show/762032-second-period-burst-enough-to-push-pride-over-whale|accessdate=5 October 2017|date=25 Feb 2017}}</ref> As part of the Boston Pride, Smelker won the inaugural 2016 [[Isobel Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=ESPN|title=NWHL's Boston Pride Sweep Buffalo, Bring Home Inaugural Isobel Cup|url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/14960812/nwhl-boston-pride-sweep-buffalo-bring-home-inaugural-isobel-cup|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=ESPN|date=12 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Clinton|first1=Jared|title=BOSTON PRIDE WIN INAUGURAL NWHL ISOBEL CUP WITH SWEEP OF BUFFALO BEAUTS|url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/boston-pride-win-inaugural-nwhl-isobel-cup-with-sweep-of-buffalo-beauts|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=The Hockey News|date=Mar 12, 2016}}</ref>


In 2016, it was reported that Smelker signed a $14,000 one-year contract to continue with the Boston Pride for the 2016/17 NWHL season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hemming|first1=Kate|title=Jordan Smelker re-signs with Boston Pride|url=https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/4/20/11474030/jordan-smelker-re-signs-with-boston-pride|accessdate=5 October 2017|date=20 April 2016}}</ref> In May 2017, Smelker re-signed with the Boston Pride for the 2017/18 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jackson-Gibson|first1=Adele|title=Boston Pride re-sign forward Jordan Smelker for third season in the NWHL|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/boston-pride-forward-jordan-smelker/|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=Excelle Sports|date=30 May 2017}}</ref>
In 2016, it was reported that Smelker signed a $14,000 one-year contract to continue with the Boston Pride for the 2016/17 NWHL season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hemming|first1=Kate|title=Jordan Smelker re-signs with Boston Pride|url=https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2016/4/20/11474030/jordan-smelker-re-signs-with-boston-pride|accessdate=5 October 2017|date=20 April 2016}}</ref> In May 2017, Smelker re-signed with the Boston Pride for the 2017/18 season.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jackson-Gibson|first1=Adele|title=Boston Pride re-sign forward Jordan Smelker for third season in the NWHL|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/boston-pride-forward-jordan-smelker/|accessdate=5 October 2017|publisher=Excelle Sports|date=30 May 2017}}</ref>

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Jordan Smelker
Born (1992-06-19) June 19, 1992 (age 32)
Anchorage, Alaska
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NWHL team
Former teams
Boston Pride
Boston Blades
Playing career 2014–present

Jordan Smelker is an American ice hockey player who currently plays for the Boston Pride in the National Women's Hockey League during the 2015–16 NWHL season. Before joining the Pride, Smelker played for the Boston Blades, which she helped capture the 2015 Clarkson Cup, thus becoming the first Alaskan-born player to win the Cup.[1]

Career

NCAA

In the NCAA, Smelker played with the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.[2] Leading the team in scoring as a sophomore, she was nominated for ECAC Hockey’s Best Defensive Forward Award in the aftermath of her senior season.[3] Upon graduation, she majored in Biomedical Engineering.

CWHL

Smelker joined in the Boston Blades in the CWHL for their 2014/15 season.[4] At the end of her rookie season in the CWHL, she ranked 18th overall in league scoring, tied with Natalie Spooner and Laura Fortino. Smelker won the 2015 Clarkson Cup playing for the Boston Blades.

NWHL

In 2015, Smelker signed as a free agent with the Boston Pride in the National Women's Hockey League, playing on a line with Hilary Knight and Brianna Decker.[5][6][7] As part of the Boston Pride, Smelker won the inaugural 2016 Isobel Cup.[8][9]

In 2016, it was reported that Smelker signed a $14,000 one-year contract to continue with the Boston Pride for the 2016/17 NWHL season.[10] In May 2017, Smelker re-signed with the Boston Pride for the 2017/18 season.[11]

References

  1. ^ Boston Team Roster
  2. ^ Crowley, Cathleen (6 January 2016). "Three local hockey players go pro in new women's league". Times Union. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  3. ^ ECAC Hockey (Feb 28, 2014). "Finalists Named for League's Best Defensive Forward Award". ECAC Hockey. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  4. ^ Springer, Shira (22 February 2015). "Female pro athletes dream on without the dollars". Boston Globe. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  5. ^ Pendak, Jared (February 26, 2017). "Knight Moves: Ex-Hanover Resident Skates Her Path in Pro Hockey". Valley News. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Former Collegiate Captains Field and Smelker Sign With Boston Pride". NWHL.Co. 2015.
  7. ^ Furlong, Rich (25 Feb 2017). "Second Period Burst Enough to Push Pride Over Whale". Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  8. ^ ESPN (12 May 2016). "NWHL's Boston Pride Sweep Buffalo, Bring Home Inaugural Isobel Cup". ESPN. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  9. ^ Clinton, Jared (Mar 12, 2016). "BOSTON PRIDE WIN INAUGURAL NWHL ISOBEL CUP WITH SWEEP OF BUFFALO BEAUTS". The Hockey News. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  10. ^ Hemming, Kate (20 April 2016). "Jordan Smelker re-signs with Boston Pride". Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  11. ^ Jackson-Gibson, Adele (30 May 2017). "Boston Pride re-sign forward Jordan Smelker for third season in the NWHL". Excelle Sports. Retrieved 5 October 2017.