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Craig Smith assigned to Team Alfredsson…

Found January 26, 2012 on Section 303: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Craig Smith,  Shea Weber,  Ryan Suter
TEAMS: Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators rookie Craig Smith has been assigned to Team Alfredsson for the NHL SuperSkills portion of All-Star Weekend. Preds captain Shea Weber will be Smith’s teammate on Saturday while fellow Nashville blueliner Ryan Suter was drafted by Team Chara. — PHOTO CREDIT: Sarah Fuqua // Flickr (used with permission)
Original Story: http://www.section303.com/craig-smith... Verified_ybn
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