Norman Eugene "Normie" Smith - Born March 18, 1908 in Toronto, Ontario - Died February 2, 1988 in Stuart, Florida was a Canadian/American ice Hockey goaltender and goalie instructor.

- International Hockey League Champion 1935 with Detroit Olympics.

- Stanley Cup Champion 1936, 1937 with Detroit Red Wings.

- Prince of Wales Trophy Champion 1936, 1937 with Detroit Red Wings.

- Vezina Trophy Winner 1937 with Detroit Red Wings

Smith made his NHL debut with Montreal Maroons on November 14, 1931 vs Boston Bruins at Montreal Forum in a 4-1 Maroons win, also the 1st NHL victory for Smith.

While playing for Detroit, Smith got his 1st NHL shutout vs Montreal Canadiens on November 17, 1934 at Montreal Forum in a 3-0 Red Wings win.

Smith was in goal the night of March 24, 1936 vs his old team, the Montreal Maroons at Montreal Forum, and with the game scoreless, it went to the 6th overtime, when the Red Wings Mud Bruneteau scored ending the game at 2:25 a.m. and Normie got the shutout. The Longest Game in NHL History.

Smith made 92 (90) saves in the game, still a NHL record.

Smith led the NHL in victories from 1935 ton 1937.

Smith played in the Howie Morenz Memorial Game at Montreal Forum on November 2, 1937.

Smith played in 198 regular season NHL games, winning 81, losing 82 with 35 ties, 17 shutouts and a 2.33 GAA. He played in 12 NHL playoff games, winning 9, losing 2 with 3 shutouts and a 1.32 GAA.

Smith was selected to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1937.

November 1938 was a interesting month for Smith, as the Red Wings had suspended and fined him $150 for not returning to his New York hotel after the Red Wings had lost to the Rangers 2-0 on November 15th. He also missed the train to Montreal for their next game.

He was assigned to Pittsburgh Hornets of American Hockey League, and after 1 game with the Hornets (a loss) announced his retirement on November 23, 1938.

Smith returned to Detroit after WWII, playing in 5 Red Wings games during the holiday season from December 16, 1943 to January 9, 1944. 3 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie. He also played 1 last game for the Red Wings on November 28, 1944 vs Boston Bruins at Boston Garden in a 6-3 Red Wings win.