Harry Smith (ice hockey, born 1935)

This article is about the Canadian ice hockey defenceman. For the ice hockey player who played with the Ottawa Silver Seven from 1905-07, see Harry Smith (ice hockey, born 1883).

Harry Smith
Born (1935-05-30)May 30, 1935
Trail, British Columbia, Canada
Died July 20, 2020 (aged 85)
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Played for WHL
Seattle Americans
Spokane Spokes
Spokane Comets
Vancouver Canucks
Portland Buckaroos
WIHL
Trail Smoke Eaters
National team  Canada
Playing career 1956–1969
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1961 Switzerland
Silver medal – second place 1962 USA

Henry Newton "Harry" Smith (May 30, 1935 – July 20, 2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

Smith represented Canada at the 1961, 1962, and 1963 World Ice Hockey Championships, winning a gold medal in 1961[1] and silver (and being named an all-star defenceman) in 1962.

Smith died on July 20, 2020, aged 85.[2]

International statistics

Year Team Event   GP G A Pts PIM
1961 Canada WC 7 2 3 5 6
1962 Canada WC 7 5 7 12 10
1963 Canada WC 7 2 1 3 6
Senior totals 21 9 11 20 22

References

  1. ^ "Story #66". www.iihf.com. Archived from the original on January 8, 2008.
  2. ^ Henry Newton (Harry) Smith


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