Alf Smith (ice hockey)

Alfred Edward Smith (June 3, 1873 in Ottawa, Ontario August 21, 1953 in Ottawa, Ontario) was a Canadian amateur and professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators (a.k.a. Silver Seven) and Kenora Thistles. He had six younger brothers who played senior-level hockey in Ottawa: Daniel (b. 1876), Jack (b. 1878), Harry (b. 1883), Tommy (b. 1886), Billy (b. 1889) and George Smith (b. 1891). He was captain of the Ottawa Hockey Club and also coached the team.

Alf Smith
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1962
Alf Smith as a member of the 1905 Ottawa Silver Seven
Born (1873-06-03)June 3, 1873
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died August 21, 1953(1953-08-21) (aged 80)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Ottawa Hockey Club
Playing career 18941909

He also played rugby football with the Ottawa Rough Riders, and, in 1902, won a championship with teammate in hockey as well Bouse Hutton.

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