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Uploaded By: PRESIDENT on January 28th, 2026

Allan Robert "Al" Smith - Born November 10, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario – Died August 7, 2002 in Toronto, Ontario was a Canadian ice Hockey goaltender.

- Avco World Trophy / Avco Cup Champion 1973 with New England Whalers.
1st Avco Cup awarded.

- Ben Hatskin Trophy Winner 1977-78 with New England Whalers as WHA's best goaltender.

Smith made his NHL debut with Toronto Maple Leafs on February 20, 1966 vs Detroit Red Wings at Detroit Olympia. He was brought in as relief to Gary Smith late in the 3rd period. Al Smith played almost 5 minutes, had 2 saves and 0 goals against as the Red Wings won 4-1.

Smith then got his 1st NHL start on February 23, 1966 vs Chicago Black Hawks at Chicago Stadium in a 3-2 Toronto win.

While playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Smith got his 1st NHL shutout vs Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in a 1-0 Penguins win.

Smith played in 231 regular season NHL games, winning 73, losing 99, 36 ties, 10 shutouts, 3.46 GAA, 7 assists with 152 penalty minutes and 6 NHL playoff games, winning 1, losing 4 and a 3.98 GAA.

Smith played in the 1968 NHL All-Star Game.

Smith was with the WHA New England Whalers when they became the NHL Hartford Whalers in 1979.

Smith played just over half of his professional career in the World Hockey Association / WHA.

Smith played in 260 regular season WHA games, winning 141, losing 98, 15 ties, 10 shutouts, 3.25 GAA and 35 WHA playoff games, winning 18, losing 15, 1 shutout and a 3.82 GAA.

Smith was selected to the 1978 WHA First All-Star Team.

Smith played in WHA All-Star Games 1973, 1974, 1975.

Al Smith is a inaugural member of the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame, 2010.

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