Max Smolinski Joins Cincinnati out of St. Cloud State University
ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones

Max Smolinski Joins Cincinnati out of St. Cloud State University

Published on March 11, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Cincinnati Cyclones News Release


CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Cincinnati Cyclones, proud ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, today announced that the team has signed defenseman Max Smolinski to a Standard Player Contract. Smolinski joins following four NCAA DI collegiate seasons.

Smolinski, 22, spent the 2025-26 season with St. Cloud State University and is coming off his single-season career high in goals (six), assists (12), and points (18) in 36 games played. Before his one season as a Huskie, Smolinski spent three seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and played in every game throughout his tenure with the Engineers. He also served as an assistant captain in 2024-25.

Throughout the course of his junior career, Smolinski played for two USHL franchises (Tri-City Storm from 2019-20 to 2020-21, Fargo Force in 2021-22). He had his most productive junior season in 2021-22 with Fargo after recording four goals and 17 assists (21 points) in 62 appearances. He is the son of 15-year NHL veteran Bryan Smolinski.

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