Career
Smylie played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Saint Patricks and Ottawa Senators. Smylie was born in Toronto. In 1915-1916, Smylie played junior hockey for the Toronto R & Associate of Arts team
In 1916, he enrolled in the University of Toronto and joined the U of T Dental College senior team
In 1920, Smylie started his professional career with the Toronto Saint Patricks. In 1923-1924, Smylie played one season for the Ottawa Senators, before returning to Toronto for two more seasons with the Saint Pats before retiring from ice hockey.