William Ernest "Bill" Reed (born May 25, 1954) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the fourth round, 72 overall, by the Boston Bruins in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft.Reed never played in the NHL, but did play 40 games in the World Hockey Association with the Michigan Stags, Baltimore Blades and Calgary Cowboys during the 1974–75 and 1975–76 WHA seasons. Reed also appeared in the movie Slap Shot.