Billy Smith
William John Smith (born December 12, 1950) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders. Smith was credited as the first goaltender to score a goal in the National Hockey League.
| Billy Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey Hall of Fame, 1993 | |||
 Smith at the 2008 Legends Classic game | |||
| 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 |
AHL Springfield Kings NHL Los Angeles Kings New York Islanders | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL Draft |
59th overall, 1970 Los Angeles Kings | ||
| Playing career | 1970–1989 | ||
He was nicknamed "Battlin' Billy" or "Hatchet Man".
Other websites
- Billy Smith biography at Legends of Hockey
- Billy Smith career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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