Who is Alberts Šmits?

Alberts Šmits is a defender from Latvia who plays for Jukurit in the Liiga.

What team does Alberts Šmits play for?

Alberts plays for Jukurit in the Liiga.

How tall is Alberts Šmits?

Alberts Šmits is 191 cm (6'3") tall.

How much does Alberts Šmits weigh?

Alberts Šmits weighs 95 kg (209 lbs).

When was Alberts Šmits born?

Alberts Šmits was born on 2007-12-02 in Valmiera, LAT.

How old is Alberts Šmits?

Alberts Šmits is 18 years old.

Alberts Šmits

a.k.a. "Alberts Smits"

#23 Jukurit / Liiga - 26/27

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Date of Birth: Dec 02, 2007
Age: 18
Place of Birth: Valmiera, LAT
Nation: Latvia
Youth Team: Valmiera
Position: D
Height: 191 cm / 6'3"
Weight: 95 kg / 209 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: 28/29

Player Type: Mobile Defenseman
Two-Way Defenseman
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NHL Rights: New York Rangers / Signed
Drafted: 2026 round 1 #5 overall by New York Rangers
Agency: Premium

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Šmits has a never-ending desire to get involved and influence the game in every situation – while also having the tools to do so – setting him apart from many of his peers. He gaps up early and forces the hand of attackers before they reach the blue line. Once the puck crosses into the defensive zone, he applies relentless pressure, looking to pin down attackers, poke the puck away with his stick, and box out threats near the front of the net.

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Brother: Harijs Šmits

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S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
21-22	Baltu Vilki U17	Latvia U17	4	0	0	0	0	-
	Karhu-Kissat U16	U16 Mestis	8	0	1	1	8	-
22-23	Karhu-Kissat U16"A"	U16 Mestis	5	1	3	4	34	-
	Karhu-Kissat U18	U18 Mestis	8	2	0	2	14	-
	Karhu-Kissat U19	U19 Suomi-sarja	1	0	1	1	0	-
	HIFK U16Loan	U16 SM-sarja	28	3	4	7	65	-	Playoffs	4	0	0	0	2	-
23-24	Karhu-Kissat U18	U18 Mestis	13	9	9	18	48	-
	Karhu-Kissat U20	U20 Mestis	25	5	5	10	44	-
	Karhu-Kissat U20 Akatemia	U20 Suomi-sarja	7	2	5	7	12	-
24-25	Jukurit U18	U18 Mestis	0	0	0	0	0	-	Qualification	4	0	0	0	4	-
	Jukurit U18	U18 SM-sarja	20	10	10	20	50	-
	Jukurit U20	U20 SM-sarja	21	4	5	9	2	-9
	Jukurit	Liiga	9	1	1	2	4	-3	Relegation	5	0	0	0	4	1
	Latvia U18	WJC-18	5	1	2	3	2	-5
	Latvia U18 (all)	International-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-
25-26	Jukurit U20	U20 SM-sarja	5	6	4	10	8	4
	Jukurit	Liiga	38	6	7	13	20	-3
	EHC MünchenLoan	DEL	5	0	1	1	2	0	Playoffs	11	2	4	6	6	2
	Latvia U20"A"	WJC-20	5	1	4	5	2	-6
	Latvia U20 (all)	International-Jr	5	1	4	5	2	-
	Latvia Olympics	OG	4	0	2	2	2	-2
	Latvia	WC	8	0	4	4	0	1
	Latvia (all)	International	6	0	1	1	0	-
26-27	JukuritLoan	Liiga	-	-	-	-	-	-

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S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
25-26	Latvia	Deutschland Cup	3	0	1	1	0	0

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Date	Team	Opp	Score	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	SOG	PPG	SHG	TOI
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Thu 28/05		@
Tue 26/05		@
Sun 24/05		@
Sat 23/05		vs
Thu 21/05		vs

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League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
DEL	1	5	0	1	1	0.20	2	0	1	11	2	4	6	0.55	6	2
Deutschland Cup	1	3	0	1	1	0.33	0	0	0
International	1	6	0	1	1	0.17	0	-	0
International-Jr	2	5*	1*	4*	5*	1.00*	2*	-	0
Latvia U17	1	4	0	0	0	0.00	0	-	0
Liiga	3	47	7	8	15	0.32	24	-6	1	5	0	0	0	0.00	4	1
OG	1	4	0	2	2	0.50	2	-2	0
U16 Mestis	2	13	1	4	5	0.38	42	-	0
U16 SM-sarja	1	28	3	4	7	0.25	65	-	1	4	0	0	0	0.00	2	-
U18 Mestis	3	21	11	9	20	0.95	62	-	1	4	0	0	0	0.00	4	-
U18 SM-sarja	1	20	10	10	20	1.00	50	-	0
U19 Suomi-sarja	1	1	0	1	1	1.00	0	-	0
U20 Mestis	1	25	5	5	10	0.40	44	-	0
U20 SM-sarja	2	26	10	9	19	0.73	10	-5	0
U20 Suomi-sarja	1	7	2	5	7	1.00	12	-	0
WC	1	8	0	4	4	0.50	0	1	0
WJC-18	1	5	1	2	3	0.60	2	-5	0
WJC-20	1	5	1	4	5	1.00	2	-6	0

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Latvia U17

Liiga

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U18 Mestis

U18 SM-sarja

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Alberts Šmits Career Highlights

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2024-2025	U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
2025-2026	U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team

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Drafted 2025, 3 #136 by Owen Sound Attack in the CHL Import Draft
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #11 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by CAM'S CONSENSUS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #8 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by TSN/CHRIS PETERS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #4 by THN/FERRARI
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #8 by THN/KENNEDY
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #6 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #8 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by DAILY FACEOFF
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #2 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by SPORTSNET/COSENTINO
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by SMAHT SCOUTING
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
2026 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by HPR/MALLOY