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Snub Becomes Spark: Jackson Smith Turns Disappointment Into Second-Half Surge

Penn State defenseman Jackson Smith had his Michael Jordan moment, though not in the way he might have expected. Smith, the 14th overall pick by the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, appeared to be a lock for Hockey Canada’s 2026 World Junior Championship roster. The highly regarded blueliner represented Canada at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and was a member of the 2025 U18 World Championship team, building a resume that suggested a smooth path to th…
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Nittany Sports Now broke the news in on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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