The Dunfermline Athletic loanee, 19, who came through the ICT youth system, says his three goals at Cove was his first treble since playing as a kid in Stornoway.
Midfield enforcer has thrived in left back role after being redeployed by manager Jimmy Thelin
Inverness pull three points clear of the relegation play-off place, while Cove retain second spot and Arbroath stand on the brink of the League One title.
Winger scored a stunning solo goal as Aberdeen won 1-0 against Ross County in Dingwall to keep up the heat in the race to finish third in the Premiership.
Shayden Morris' stunning first half goal proved the difference in the Dons' favour at Victoria Park - here are three things we learned.
Richard Gordon on Aberdeen striker Kevin Nisbet's 'remarkable' return to form, as he also hits out at the latest SPFL and Premiership revamp bid.
Aberdeen centre-back Mats Knoester reveals fury when failing to keep a clean sheet and the guidance he provides for on-loan Tottenham Hotspur teenager Alfie Dorrington.
County's Smith revealed he thought he'd been bombed out of the Scotland U19s setup before he represented his country in U21s friendlies v the Republic of Ireland and Iceland.
The Inverness defender is chasing a victory at Cove Rangers to help keep his team out of the relegation zone in League One.
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin also provides an update on Sivert Heltne Nilsen's eye injury and addresses the prospect of reconstruction of the Scottish Premiership.
Former Inverness defender Hastings also reveals his best team-mate and toughest opponent - and which player in the dressing room had the worst attire.
The full list of former Aberdeen players, and a Still Game star, revealed for a charity football match in memory of legendary manager Craig Brown.
