ProHawks: Six early goals for Sherwood

If October is an indicator, Kiefer Sherwood is poised for a career year. Kiefer Sherwood (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The Vancouver right wing has scored six goals in 11 games to open the season, including the overtime game winner to cap off a two-goal performance in a 4-3 victory over Edmonton on Oct. 26. Sherwood … Continue reading ProHawks: Six early goals for Sherwood

Smith new RedHawks NHL playoff points king

Saturday night was one of the most memorable of Reilly Smith's NHL career. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The Vegas forward and former Miami standout scored twice, including a dramatic game winner with 0.4 seconds left in regulation, lifting the Golden Knights to a 4-3 win in the Stanley Cup conference semifinals. It was … Continue reading Smith new RedHawks NHL playoff points king

ProHawks: Smith 2 points from Miami record

Dan Boyle had obliterated the old record for NHL playoffs points by a former Miamian when he hung up his skates in 2016, having racked up 81 in 130 career postseason games. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). But Reilly Smith, who played for the RedHawks in 2009-12, trails Boyle by just two points, having … Continue reading ProHawks: Smith 2 points from Miami record

ProHawks: Sherwood hitting his stride

For Vancouver's Kiefer Sherwood, the hits keep on coming...and his opponents have been on the receiving end. Kiefer Sherwood (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Sherwood leads the entire NHL in hits with 395. Second in the league is the New York Rangers' Will Cuylle with 264. And he's not just dishing out punishment. Sherwood, in his … Continue reading ProHawks: Sherwood hitting his stride

ProHawks: Smith ties Savage for NHL goals mark

While most were celebrating New Year's Eve, Vegas' Reilly Smith was busy tying the record for NHL goals by a former Miamian. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Smith found the net for the 18th time this season in Vegas' 5-4 overtime win over Nashville on New Year's Eve, giving him 192 markers over 12 … Continue reading ProHawks: Smith ties Savage for NHL goals mark

ProHawks: 3 MU alums thriving with CBJ

It's something you almost never see at the highest level of sports in the 21st century. Three players are fortunate enough to dress for their hometown team nightly, and even better, all are enjoying their best professional seasons as teammates. Sean Kuraly (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Oh yeah, and Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Sean Kuraly, … Continue reading ProHawks: 3 MU alums thriving with CBJ