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: Miamians thriving in NHL
Forwards Reilly Smith and Blake Coleman are tied for the most NHL points by a former Miamian this season, as both have lines of 6-7-13. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Smith, in his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is second on the all-time RedHawks leaderboard in NHL points with 490, trailing only leader … Continue reading ProHawks: Miamians thriving in NHL
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: Smith, Martinez hit milestone together
Reilly Smith and Alec Martinez weren't teammates in Oxford but they have played together for several years with Vegas, so it's appropriate they both dressed for their 700th NHL game the same night. And Smith scored twice in that contest, including the game winner. In Toronto, Smith's hometown. In overtime. It gets even better: He … Continue reading ProHawks: Smith, Martinez hit milestone together
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
Two NHL draftees headed to Miami
For the first time in three years, Miami had a player selected in the NHL entry draft. Incoming freshman Red Savage, younger brother of current RedHawk Ryan Savage and son of former NHLer and MU alum Brian Savage, was selected in the fourth round, No. 114 overall by the Detroit Red Wings. The 18-year-old center/wing … Continue reading Two NHL draftees headed to Miami
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