Billy Smith
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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 (1.78 m) |
| 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
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| NHL Draft | 59th overall, 1970 Los Angeles Kings |
| Playing career | 1970–1989 |
He was nicknamed "Battlin' Billy" or "Hatchet Man".
Other websites
- Billy Smith's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Billy Smith's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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