Mat Smith

@Matteo

: S56 - S76

Career Regular Season Stats:
GP: 951 | W: 583 | L: 285 | OTL: 50 | Min: 55,023 | SO:71 | SV%: 0.906 | GAA: 2.915

Career Playoff Stats:
GP: 212 | W: 122 | L: 76 | OTL: 11 | Min: 12,705 | SO: 16 | SV%: 0.909 | GAA: 2.895

Awards:
1x Rookie All-SHL
1x 3rd Team All-SHL
3x 1st Team All-SHL
2x John McBride Nominee
1x John McBride Winner
3x Mike Honcho Winner
1x Ryan Jesster Nominee
2x Challenge Cup Champion (S57, S64)



Committee Quotes:
“Mat Smith is the greatest goalie in the history of the SHL. The first goalie to reach 500 wins, the all-time wins leader with 583, and an award cabinet bursting at the seams with 5 all-SHL teams, a McBride, two more McBride nominations, 3 Mike Honcho awards, and a Jesster nomination, Smith is the model of goalie excellence and a true generational legend. The fact that he lifted the cup twice with Chicago is just icing on the cake.”

“Mat Smith is arguably the greatest goalie to ever hit the SHL ice (so far). He has the league record for the most wins at 583, and no other goalie has yet managed to reach even 500. He earned 5 All-SHL nods over a 21 season-long career, and collected an obscene amount of hardware over that time. In total, Mat has four award wins (3 Honchos and a McBride), and 3 additional nominations for the Mcbride and Jesster. There's almost nothing he didn't accomplish.”

“5 All-SHL appearances, a McBride, 2 more McBride nominations, 3 Honchos, a Jesster nom, 2 cups, and the all-time wins record at 583. No other goalie has even reached 500. Mat Smith is the greatest to ever play the position in my opinion whether it be in the FHM or STHS era.”

“The 5-time All-SHL-er is the winningest goalie in SHL history with 583 wins. 1 McBride win, 2 more nominations, 3 Honcho wins, and 2 cups. He will be the gold standard for Hall of Fame goalie moving forward.”