He led the Guelph Platers from 1975 to 1978 and was an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres in 1980 .
Following his time with the Hornets , Smith started his coaching career .
Smith led the Guelph Platers from 1975 to 1978 and was an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres in 1980 .
Following his time with the Hornets , Smith started his coaching career .