Billy Smith (ice hockey)

Billy Smith
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1993
Smith in 2008
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 1970–1989

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]

  1. ^ "100 Greatest NHL Players". NHL.com. January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.