removing his entire uniform and goaltending gear and putting it all back on again. His explanation was the need to tighten his skate boots which stretched in size, forcing him to wear as many as 13 pairs of socks at times. He performed his undressing routine throughout his career as an active player, even after resolving his skate boot issues. Smith has had many other claims to fame, according to an interview in The Province in 1997. In his first NHL game, Smith left his crease in an attempt to score a goal. He got to the Canadiens' blueline but then JC Tremblay came along. "He nailed me," said Smith. As a result of his tendency to skate past the blue line the NHL introduced a rule preventing the goaltender from being involved in play after crossing the center red line. In another game Smith punted the puck in Maple Leaf Gardens, almost hitting the clock. Another time he left the Vancouver Pacific Coliseum still wearing his goaltender uniform. "It's tough driving in your skates," he said in the same 1997 interview. As of 1997 he was living in Vancouver and managing the racehorses he owned, including one named Broadcaster, named after his brother Brian, an Ottawa broadcaster who was murdered. Gary currently resides in Del Mar, California and continues to manage his horses. Awards and achievements Memorial Cup championship in 1964 Calder Cup championship in 1966 Vezina Trophy winner in 1972 (shared with Tony Esposito). Played in 1975 NHL All-Star Game Avco World Trophy championship in 1979 Holds NHL record for most losses in a season (48 in 1971) Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Citations References External links 1944 births Living people California Golden Seals players Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Chicago Blackhawks players Fort Worth Texans players Hershey Bears players Ice hockey people from Ottawa Indianapolis Racers players Minnesota North Stars players National Hockey League All-Stars Oakland Seals players Rochester Americans players Toronto Maple Leafs players Toronto Marlboros players Toronto St. Michael's Majors players Tulsa Oilers (1964–1984) players Vancouver Canucks players Vezina Trophy winners Victoria Maple Leafs players Washington Capitals players Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) players Winnipeg Jets (WHA) players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States