The town of Maple Creek will be happy to know their native son will make his NHL debut tonight.

     Former Bronco Captain Zack Smith will dress for the Ottawa Senators this evening when they visit the New York Islanders.

     Smith was a third-round pick in last summer's NHL Entry Draft. He has spent the regular season with the Senators' AHL Affiliate in Binghamton, New York, scoring 16 points including nine goals in 21 games.