| Mike Smith | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Smith with thePhoenix Coyotes in 2014 | |||
| Born | (1982-03-22)March 22, 1982 (age 43) Kingston, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Dallas Stars Tampa Bay Lightning Arizona Coyotes Calgary Flames Edmonton Oilers | ||
| National team |  Canada | ||
| NHL draft | 161st overall,2001 Dallas Stars | ||
| Playing career | 2002–2022 | ||
Mike Smith (born March 22, 1982) is a Canadian former professionalice hockey goaltender. Smith played 16 seasons in theNational Hockey League (NHL) for theDallas Stars,Tampa Bay Lightning,Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes,Calgary Flames, and theEdmonton Oilers. Smith is the 11th goaltender in NHL history toscore a goal, which he did in the2013–14 season against theDetroit Red Wings.[1] A two-time NHL All-Star (2017, 2018),[2] he was named to theCanada national team for the2014 Winter Olympics where he won a gold medal.[3]
Selected by the Dallas Stars in the2001 NHL entry draft, Smith played in theAmerican Hockey League (AHL) for theUtah Grizzlies,Houston Aeros, and theIowa Stars. Smith also played for theLexington Men O'War of theEast 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 2006–07NHL All-Rookie Team.[6]
Smith began his ice hockey career in 1999 playing for his hometownKingston Frontenacs of theOntario Hockey League (OHL). That season, he played 15 games while backing up future NHL playerAndrew Raycroft.
After the start of the2000–01 season, Smith moved to theSudbury Wolves, where he played 43 games, registering a 2.52goals against average (GAA) and 0.913save percentage in the regular season. The Wolves made it to the second round of the playoffs that year with Smith in net.
In the2001 NHL entry draft, Smith was drafted by theDallas Stars in the fifth round (161st overall), and continued to play in Sudbury, again taking the Wolves into the post-season. Their playoff run ended in four games, however, as theBarrie Colts won the series 4–0.
The subsequent season saw Smith's departure from the junior leagues when he split the season between theLexington Men O' War of theECHL and theUtah Grizzlies of theAmerican Hockey League (AHL).
Smith made his professional debut on October 26, 2002, against theDayton Bombers, scoring a statistically unlikely goal during a shutout in his first win, scoring on an empty net at 19:04 in the third period. Smith is the youngest goaltender ever to score in a professional game, doing so at 20 years of age.[7]
Smith played only 11 games in Utah, backing upJason Bacashihua andCorey Hirsch. For2003–04, Utah addedDan Ellis to their roster, with whom Smith split back up duties, again to Bacashihua. Smith went to play for theHouston Aeros in2004–05, sharing the net almost equally withJosh Harding, putting up a 0.915 save percentage and 2.42 GAA.
Smith joined theIowa Stars for their inaugural season in2005–06. The Stars played Smith and Dan Ellis back and forth for much of the season until Smith appeared to take much of the netminding responsibilities late in the season. A Stars rally in the stretch secured the final Western Conference playoff spot. Smith started in every game of the seven-game series against theMilwaukee Admirals, which Milwaukee ultimately won.
Smith underwent shoulder surgery during the off-season for an injury he sustained during Iowa's 2005–06 season. After a faster-than-expected recovery, Smith attended the Dallas Stars' training camp in the fall of 2006, and was awarded the backup goaltender position behindMarty Turco. In his first-ever regulation NHL game on October 21, 2006, Smith stopped 22 shots to post a shutout against thePhoenix Coyotes.[8]
On January 4, 2007, Smith was hit in the mask by aslap shot, causing him to miss a few weeks with aconcussion. He came back strong, however, winning two games in which Turco was pulled. He then registered a 32-save shutout over theAnaheim Ducks on February 10.
Smith also started the year living with Marty Turco's family. However, he eventually moved out and then signed a two-year, $950,000 per year contract with the Stars.
On June 14, 2007, Smith was named to the 2006–07NHL All-Rookie Team.
On February 26, 2008, Smith was traded, along withJussi Jokinen,Jeff Halpern and a2009 fourth-round draft pick, to theTampa Bay Lightning in exchange forBrad Richards andJohan Holmqvist. Smith made his Lightning debut the following night against theMinnesota Wild, stopping 24 of 27 shots in a 3–2 loss.
On March 15, Smith recorded a 3–0 shutout victory over theNew York Rangers. He became only the third rookie goaltender in NHL history to record a shutout for two different teams in the same season, and the first to do so in 79 years.[9] Smith recorded 14 wins for the Lightning during the2008–09 season before suffering aconcussion that kept him out of action for the remainder of the season. On February 2, 2011, the Lightning placed Smith on waivers, where he cleared the next day and was subsequently assigned to the Lightning's AHL affiliate, theNorfolk Admirals.[10] He returned to Tampa Bay later in the season, however, and, backing upDwayne Roloson during the Lightning's2011 playoff run, made his playoff debut in place of Roloson in the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against theBoston Bruins.
On July 1, 2011, Smith signed a two-year contract worth $2 million with thePhoenix Coyotes.[11] Smith set the NHL record for the most saves in a regulation shutout victory, as he stopped all 54 shots he faced in a 2–0 win over theColumbus Blue Jackets on April 3, 2012.[12] However, his record was later surpassed on January 29, 2014, whenBen Scrivens stopped 59 shots in a 3–0 win for theEdmonton Oilers over theSan Jose Sharks. He went on to record an impressive 38 wins in his first season in Phoenix, as the Coyotes qualified for their third consecutive playoff berth, and finished fourth in voting for theVezina Trophy, awarded to the league's top goaltender.
In the2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, Smith led the Coyotes to their first playoff series win since 1987, beating theChicago Blackhawks 4–2 in the series. Smith and the Coyotes went on to defeat theNashville Predators in the Western conference semi-finals, winning the series 4–1. The Coyotes then faced the eventual Stanley Cup championsLos Angeles Kings in the Western Conference Finals, losing the series 4–1.[13] He posted a superb 1.99GAA and a .944save percentage, some of the best numbers for starting goaltenders in the playoffs.
On July 5, 2013, Smith signed a six-year contract extension with the Coyotes worth $34 million.
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On October 19, 2013, Smith became the seventh NHL goalie to score a goal with a shot on goal (four other goaltenders have been credited based on own-goals by the opposition). Smith scored with 0.1 seconds left in regulation on an empty net during a win against the Detroit Red Wings.[14] Two months later, Smith would score on himself when, as a result of the hockey puck getting lodged into his waistband, he inadvertently backed into his own net and scored anown goal. The "butt goal" handed the game to theBuffalo Sabres, as the game was inovertime.[15]
On June 17, 2017, Smith was traded to the Calgary Flames in exchange for goalieChad Johnson, prospect Brandon Hickey, and a conditional2017 third-round pick.[16]
Smith played his 500th career NHL game on December 9, 2017.[17] This made him the 11th active goalie to reach the milestone and tied him withJeff Hackett for 69th place on the all-time list.[18]
After being glanced over for the2018 NHL All-Star Game, Smith was invited as a replacement for Los Angeles Kings goalieJonathan Quick, who declined his invitation due to a nagging injury.[19][20] In his second season with the Flames, Smith helped lead the Flames to first place in the Western Conference, and he therefore made his second playoff appearance of his career. However, the Flames were quickly eliminated by theColorado Avalanche in the first round 4–1 in the series.[21]
On July 1, 2019, Smith was signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year, $2-million contract.[22]
On October 10, 2020, the Oilers re-signed Smith to a one-year, $2 million contract.[23]
On July 21, 2021, the Oilers re-signed Smith to a two-year, $4.4 million extension.[24]
In the2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Smith, who spent most of the season as the second string goaltender as a result of various injuries, made the start overMikko Koskinen, marking his second career Western Conference finals appearance. He helped the Oilers take home two series wins against theLos Angeles Kings and theCalgary Flames, winning each series 4–3 and 4–1 respectively.[25] The Oilers faced the eventual Stanley Cup championsColorado Avalanche, losing the series 4–0 in a sweep.[26] At the conclusion of the playoffs, Smith led the league in playoff shutouts with two. In the off-season, Smith failed his physical and was placed onlong-term injured reserve prior to the start of the2022–23 NHL season, which allowed him to recover from a string of injuries sustained from the previous season.[27][28]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada | ||
| Men'sice hockey | ||
| Winter Olympics | ||
 | 2014 Sochi | |
| World Championships | ||
| 2015 Czech Republic | |
Smith won a gold medal withCanada's 2014 Winter Olympic team, dressing as a backup for one of Canada's group games. He did not see any ice time and was primarily the third choice goaltender. He also won gold at the2015 world championships as Canada's starting goalie, going 8–0 through the tournament and recording a shutout streak of 190:03 in the medal round (the final three games).[29]
Smith was raised inVerona, Ontario.[30][31]
Smith and Canadian former World Cup skierBrigitte Acton married September 3, 2010.[32][33] The couple have four children together.[34]
Bold indicates led league
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 1998–99 | Kingston Voyageurs | OPJHL | 16 | — | — | — | — | 906 | 53 | 0 | 3.51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1999–00 | Kingston Voyageurs | OPJHL | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1999–00 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 666 | 42 | 0 | 3.78 | .894 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000–01 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 137 | 8 | 0 | 3.51 | .896 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000–01 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 43 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 2,572 | 108 | 3 | 2.52 | .920 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 735 | 26 | 2 | 2.12 | .921 | ||
| 2001–02 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 53 | 19 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 3,083 | 157 | 3 | 3.06 | .921 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 303 | 15 | 0 | 2.97 | .924 | ||
| 2002–03 | Lexington Men O' War | ECHL | 27 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | 1,553 | 66 | 1 | 2.55 | .910 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 8 | 0 | 5.14 | .822 | ||
| 2002–03 | Utah Grizzlies | AHL | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 614 | 33 | 0 | 3.23 | .906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Utah Grizzlies | AHL | 21 | 8 | 11 | 0 | — | 1,186 | 56 | 2 | 2.83 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Houston Aeros | AHL | 45 | 19 | 17 | 3 | — | 2,408 | 97 | 5 | 2.42 | .915 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 181 | 4 | 0 | 1.33 | .957 | ||
| 2005–06 | Iowa Stars | AHL | 50 | 25 | 19 | 6 | — | 2,998 | 125 | 3 | 2.50 | .917 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 417 | 19 | 0 | 2.74 | .907 | ||
| 2006–07 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 23 | 12 | 5 | — | 2 | 1,213 | 45 | 3 | 2.23 | .912 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 21 | 12 | 9 | — | 0 | 1,172 | 48 | 2 | 2.46 | .906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 13 | 3 | 10 | — | 0 | 774 | 36 | 1 | 2.79 | .893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 41 | 14 | 18 | — | 9 | 2,471 | 108 | 2 | 2.62 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 42 | 13 | 18 | — | 7 | 2,273 | 117 | 2 | 3.09 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 0 | 296 | 9 | 1 | 1.83 | .924 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 22 | 13 | 6 | — | 1 | 1,202 | 58 | 1 | 2.90 | .899 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 | .958 | ||
| 2011–12 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 67 | 38 | 18 | — | 10 | 3,903 | 144 | 8 | 2.21 | .930 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 1,027 | 34 | 3 | 1.99 | .944 | ||
| 2012–13 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 34 | 15 | 12 | — | 5 | 1,956 | 84 | 5 | 2.58 | .910 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 62 | 27 | 21 | — | 10 | 3,610 | 159 | 3 | 2.64 | .915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 62 | 14 | 42 | — | 5 | 3,556 | 187 | 0 | 3.16 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 32 | 15 | 13 | — | 2 | 1,754 | 77 | 3 | 2.63 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 55 | 19 | 26 | — | 9 | 3,203 | 156 | 3 | 2.92 | .914 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 55 | 25 | 22 | — | 6 | 3,191 | 141 | 3 | 2.65 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 42 | 23 | 16 | — | 2 | 2,400 | 109 | 2 | 2.72 | .898 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 319 | 17 | 1 | 3.20 | .917 | ||
| 2019–20 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 39 | 19 | 12 | — | 6 | 2,157 | 106 | 1 | 2.95 | .902 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 11.31 | .783 | ||
| 2020–21 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 32 | 21 | 6 | — | 2 | 1,847 | 71 | 3 | 2.31 | .923 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 300 | 12 | 0 | 2.40 | .912 | ||
| 2021–22 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 28 | 16 | 9 | — | 2 | 1,580 | 74 | 2 | 2.81 | .915 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 871 | 49 | 2 | 3.38 | .913 | ||
| NHL totals | 670 | 299 | 263 | — | 78 | 38,260 | 1,720 | 44 | 2.70 | .912 | 45 | 19 | 23 | 2,663 | 119 | 6 | 2.68 | .924 | ||||
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T/OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Canada | WC |  | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 12 | 2 | 1.50 | .932 | |
| Senior totals | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 12 | 2 | 1.50 | .932 | ||||
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Goaltender of the Month | April 2006[35] |
| Award | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| All-Rookie Team | 2007[36] |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2017,2018[37] |
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Winter Olympics gold medal | 2014 |
| World Championships gold medal | 2015[38] |