Mike Smith (ice hockey, born 1982)
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Mike Smith (born March 22, 1982) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Smith has previously played for the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes, and the Calgary Flames. Smith is the 11th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal, which he did in the 2013–14 season against the Detroit Red Wings.[1] A two-time NHL All-Star (2017, 2018),[2] he was named to the 2014 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team, winning a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.[3]
Mike Smith | |||
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Born |
(1982-03-22) March 22, 1982 (age 42) Kingston, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Free agent Dallas Stars Tampa Bay Lightning Arizona Coyotes Calgary Flames Edmonton Oilers | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL draft |
161st overall, 2001 Dallas Stars | ||
Playing career | 2002–present |
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the 2001 NHL draft, Smith played in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Utah Grizzlies, Houston Aeros, and the Iowa Stars. Smith also played for the Lexington Men O'War of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) in 2002–03.[4] After playing five seasons in the minors, Smith had his NHL debut on October 21, 2006, playing for the Dallas Stars against the Arizona Coyotes putting up a 22-save shutout, making him the first goalie in Dallas Stars history to have a shutout in his first NHL game.[5] Smith was named to the 2006–07 NHL All-Rookie Team.[6]