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Smith goal lifts Blackhawks in game 6

Ben Smith

CHICAGO, April 24 — Avon native and Westminister School graduate Ben Smith scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

Smith, a rookie, is in his first NHL season.  A year ago, he helped Boston College win the NCAA DIvision I championship. The Canucks had a 3-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Ben Smith bio from Boston College

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Gerry deSimas, Jr., is the editor and founder of The Collinsville Press. He is an award-winning writer and has been covering sports in Connecticut and New England for more than 40 years. He was inducted into the New England High School Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018.

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