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Mike Smith

Born:March 22, 1982Draft:2001 Stars #161 Overall
Hometown:Verona, ONPosition:Goaltender
Known For:Scoring a goal in NHL/ECHLCatches:Left
National Team:CanadaCurrent Team:Edmonton Oilers

Mike Smith (born March 22, 1982) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Arizona Coyotes, and the Calgary Flames. He is the 11th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal, which he did in the 2013–14 season against the Detroit Red Wings in Phoenix.

A two-time NHL All-Star (2017, 2018), he was named to the 2014 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team, winning a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Mike Smith Edmonton Oilers
Mike Smith, Edmonton Oilers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Achievements

  • ECHL Alumnus of the Month (February 2021)
  • NHL All-Star Game (2017)
  • World Championship Gold Medal (2015)
  • World Championship Top 3 Player on Team Canada (2015)
  • NHL Scored a Goal as Goaltender (2013-2014 season)
  • Olympic Gold Medal (2014)
  • NHL Most Shutouts (2013)
  • ECHL Alumnus of the Month (February 2012)
  • ECHL Alumnus of the Month (October 2008)
  • ECHL Alumnus of the Month (December 2007)
  • ECHL Alumnus of the Month (November 2006)
  • NHL All-Rookie Team (2007)
  • AHL Goaltender of the Month (April 2006)
  • AHL Player of the Week (Dec. 7, 2003)
  • ECHL Scored a Goal as Goaltender (2002-2003 season)

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