Steve Smith was an outstanding hockey player for the Red Raiders from 1981-84. He finished his collegiate career as Colgate’s all-time leading scorer with 212 points (83-129=212) in 128 games. He also set school records for most career assists (129) and games played (128). Smith played in every game in his college career helping Colgate to a four-year record of 75-46-7 (.613) with three trips to the ECAC playoffs, one trip to the NCAA playoffs and the first two 20-win seasons in the school’s history. In his senior year, he was a finalist for NCAA Today’s Top Five Award (athletic ability and achievement, academic excellence, character/ leadership activities). Smith was named first-team All-America by American Hockey Coaches Association and first team At-Large Academic All-America by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He was a two-time recipient of Colgate’s Steve Riggs Memorial Trophy (gentlemanly play and high standard of playing ability). Smith was unanimously chosen as winner of Colgate’s Edward M. Stimets Memorial Award (outstanding contribution to the University as a freshman), nominated three times for George Cobb Fellowship and named a Charles A. Dana Scholar (superior academic achievement and demonstrated leadership in college community) in his sophomore year. ECAC Division I All-Star and the East team’s MVP in East-West Senior All-Star Game, 1984. Smith was a two-time recipient of the ECAC Merit Medal, Colgate’s Rob Ries Memorial Award (inspiration and leadership). Two-time recipient of Colgate’s Steve Riggs Memorial Trophy (gentlemanly play and high standard of playing ability).