People are starting to take notice

(Photo credit: Mark Newman)

Red Wings fans know about Smith (especially if you read this blog) and, thanks to NHL.com, hockey fans from around the league are beginning to get familiar with 'Big Game' Brendan.

The League posted an article today on their website about Smith's path to Grand Rapids, his hot start in the AHL, and the improvements he still needs to make to eventually crack the Red Wings' roster.

It's a good read.  Check it out.

Wings prospect Smith making adjustment to AHL

Wednesday, 11.03.2010 / 10:27 AM / AHL Update

By A.J. Atchue  - Special to NHL.com

Grand Rapids Griffins rookie defenseman Brendan Smith has figured for a while that he wanted to pursue a professional sports career.

For a time, though, the specific sport wasn't entirely clear.

The middle of three boys, Smith grew up in suburban Toronto, and he and his brothers split time pretty evenly between lacrosse and hockey. In fact, older brother Rory wound up sticking with lacrosse all the way through and currently is suiting up for the National Lacrosse League's Minnesota Storm.

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Let's Go Griffins.