10 Facts About Clint Smith

1.

Clinton James "Snuffy" Smith was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and head coach best known for his time spent in the National Hockey League as a player with the New York Rangers and the Chicago Black Hawks.

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Clint Smith then went on to lead the league in points the next two seasons with 44- and 53-point campaigns.

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3.

Clint Smith helped lead his team to the Finals of the inaugural Calder Cup championship, but lost to the Syracuse Stars in four games of what was a five-game series.

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4.

Clint Smith recorded 23 goals and established an NHL record for single-season assists with 49 for an NHL career-high 72 points.

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5.

Clint Smith led Tulsa in scoring with 71 points in his only season while serving as the team's head coach.

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6.

Clint Smith retired following his one-season stint with the Mohawks both as a coach and player.

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7.

Clint Smith made his residence there and became a founding member of the British Columbia Hockey Benevolent Association, known as the Canucks Alumni, and at one point held the position of president.

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8.

Later, it was reported that Clint Smith was the oldest living person to have ever played in the NHL.

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9.

On May 19,2009, Clint Smith died at the age of 95, leaving Suomi as the oldest living NHL player, at the current age of 99.

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10.

Clint Smith was the last surviving member of Rangers 1940 Stanley Cup team.

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