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: 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
Martinez, Smith win Stanley Cup
Alec Martinez became the first former RedHawk to win a third Stanley Cup, and he celebrated with another ex-Miamian. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Reilly Smith, an original member of the Golden Knights, skated the Cup for the first time as Vegas downed Florida in five games, clinching the series at home on Tuesday. … Continue reading Martinez, Smith win Stanley Cup
Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
They are eternally tied on the Miami goal leaderboard, so it makes sense it would take some time for them to break a deadlock at the NHL level. But on Thursday, after 40 days, Reilly Smith finally established a new record for NHL goals by a RedHawk in style. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). … Continue reading Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
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: Greene logs 1,000th NHL game
Andy Greene dressed for his 1,000th NHL game on Monday, becoming just the second former RedHawk to reach that milestone. Andy Greene (photo by Brett Hansbauer/Getty Images). Greene, one of only five Miami defensemen in the team's 100-point club, has 50 goals and 205 assists in his 16-season NHL career. He played with New Jersey … Continue reading ProHawks: Greene logs 1,000th NHL game
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: Europe cancels playoffs
Several Miami alumni playing in Europe had their seasons abruptly halted prior to or during the playoffs due to the Coronavirus threat. DEL and DEL2, the top two German leagues, have canceled their postseasons, as has Austria's top league, EBEL. Jeff Zatkoff is 22-6 with a 2.41 goals-against average for Straubing, which would have been … Continue reading Pro report: Europe cancels playoffs
Pros: Smith killing it in Vegas
Thanks to five January goals, Reilly Smith reached the 20-goal mark for the fourth time in his NHL career and is on pace to shatter her career high of 25 goals set with Florida in 2015-16. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Smith also recently recorded his 200th NHL goal. In eight games this month, … Continue reading Pros: Smith killing it in Vegas
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