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"Smokey" as his nickname was because of his ever-present cigarette off the ice became one of the best goalies in the WHA. He played a total of 332 WHA games, including a league high 72 games in 1974-75 and 67 in 1976-77. He also led the league in wins twice. (1973-74 & 74-75). Don's trademark was his great stickhandling ability. He used one of the most curved goalie hockey sticks ever seen. He made many high flip passes with his curved stick. He even almost scored a goal on a couple of occasions. He had 13 assists in 1975-76, 9 assists in 1976-77 and 10 assists in 1977-78. Don picked up a total of 35 assists in his WHA career.

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