New Gophers men's hockey coach Brett Larson continues to have quite the offseason, and his latest addition is among the program's biggest yet. Minnesota has landed a commitment from 20-year-old Canadian Hockey League defenseman Tarin Smith, who was drafted in the third round by the Anaheim Ducks two years ago. Smith was born in March 2006 in the small town of Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. He had a big season with the U18 AAA Saskatoon Blazers in 2021-22, then began his Canadian Hockey League career with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL the following year. Smith had 44 points in 67 games in 2023-24, which helped him get drafted 79th overall by Anaheim that summer. Since being drafted, Smith has continued to ascend. He had 60 points in 65 games in 2024-25, plus 16 points in 13 playoff games. He then put up 71 points (16 goals, 55 assists) in 65 games last season while serving as Everett's captain.…