It was announced by the Hartford Wolf Pack Brad Smith His number 11 will be retired at the stadium on March 6, 2027, before the club’s game against the Syracuse Crunch.
Smith will become the second player in Wolf Pack history to have his number retired, joining teammate Ken Gernander (#12).
Inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2019, Smith played six seasons with the Wolf Pack, finishing second in games played with 345. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in both goals with 184 and points with 365. In addition, Smith was the Wolf Pack’s 2000 Bowl Champion, 2000. 10 assists) during the postseason.
Smith is 13th in AHL history with 326 goals and 33rd with 667 points. He was also selected as a First Team AHL All-Star twice during his Wolf Pack tenure and represented the club in the 2001 AHL All-Star Classic.