Billy Smith (ice hockey)
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For other people named Billy Smith, see William Smith.
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.[1]
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Billy Smith | |||
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Hockey Hall of Fame, 1993 | |||
Born |
(1950-12-12) December 12, 1950 (age 73) 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 | 1970ā1989 |
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