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Billy Smith

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Billy Smith
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1993
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Smith at the 2008 Legends Classic game
Born (1950-12-12) December 12, 1950 (age 74)
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 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
NHL Draft 59th overall, 1970
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 1970–1989

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.

He was nicknamed "Battlin' Billy" or "Hatchet Man".

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