Billy Smith (ice hockey)
William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and was the first goalie to be credited with a goal in the NHL. In 2017 Smith was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
| Billy Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1993 | |||
|
Smith in 2008 | |||
| Born |
December 12, 1950 Perth, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
Los Angeles Kings New York Islanders | ||
| National team | Canada | ||
| NHL Draft |
59th overall, 1970 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 1970–1989 | ||
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