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
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
No N.A. titles for Miami alums
Former RedHawks made significant postseason runs in their respective North American professional leagues, but no championships were won on this continent by Miami alumni this playoff year. Gordie Green (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Newfoundland's Gordie Green came the closest, advancing to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Eastern Conference final, but his team lost to Florida, four games to … Continue reading No N.A. titles for Miami alums
Miamians thrive in Stanley Cup playoffs
Blake Coleman became the second former RedHawk to win two career Stanley Cups last month. Blake Coleman (photo by Cathy Lachmann). And the Tampa Bay forward was the first MU alum to hoist the NHL's top prize in consecutive seasons. Coleman has logged 53 career playoff games, 48 of which came in the past two … Continue reading Miamians thrive in Stanley Cup playoffs
Pro report: Another milestone for Smith
Six former RedHawks returned to action when the NHL resumed play at the beginning of this month, and five are not only still alive in a quest for the Stanley Cup but thriving with their respective teams. Blake Coleman (Tampa Bay), Sean Kuraly (Boston), Andy Greene (NY Islanders), Reilly Smith (Vegas) and Alec Martinez (Vegas) … Continue reading Pro report: Another milestone for Smith
Pro report: Trade deadline edition
It's been a wild month for RedHawks alumni. Four of the nine former Miamians in the NHL were moved prior to this week's trade deadline, with all shifting from teams not in playoff contention to ones positioned to qualify for the postseason. Blake Coleman (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Defenseman Andy Greene and center Blake Coleman … Continue reading Pro report: Trade deadline edition
