Sandis Smons

Sandis Smons is a Latvian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL). He plays in Switzerland with a Swiss player-license.

Sandis Smons
Born (1999-05-19) May 19, 1999
Riga, Latvia
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NL team Genève-Servette HC
National team  Latvia
Playing career 2019–present

Playing career

Smons made his professional debut with the Ticino Rockets of the Swiss League (SL) during the 2018/19 season, appearing in 2 games this season.

On August 18, 2019, Smons signed his first professional contract with Genève-Servette HC for the 2019/20 season.[1] He was immediately loaned to HC Sierre of the SL to begin the 2019/20 season and was called up on September 23, 2019 by Genève-Servette to replace injured Henrik Tömmernes.[2][3]

International play

Smons made his debut with Latvia men's national team in 2020.

Personal life

Smons moved to Geneva, Switzerland at age 15 to play his junior hockey with Genève-Servette which allows him to play in the National league and in the Swiss League with a Swiss player-license.

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References
  1. roster, Predictions. "Predictions for Genève-Servette HC's roster". www.swisshockeynews.ch.
  2. Sierre, GSHC's. "GSHC's Smons and Riat to start the season with Sierre". www.swisshockeynews.ch.
  3. l'infirmerie, Le. "Le point sur l'infirmerie". www.gshc.ch.
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