Reilly Smith

Reilly Smith
Smith with the Boston Bruins in 2014
Born	April 1, 1991 Etobicoke, ON, CAN
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Florida Panthers Dallas Stars Boston Bruins
NHL Draft	69th overall, 2009 Dallas Stars
Playing career	2012–present

Reilly Liam Sheeran Smith (born April 1, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the third round, 69th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Smith is the younger brother of current Detroit Red Wings defenceman Brendan Smith.

Playing career

Smith during his Miami RedHawks tenure.

Amateur

Smith played junior hockey with St. Michael's College School in Toronto, Ontario. Upon graduating, he played three seasons of NCAA Division I collegiate hockey with the Miami University's RedHawks in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), scoring 122 points in 121 games during his tenure there. During his sophomore and junior season, he played mostly on the team's first line.

Professional

On March 25, 2012, Smith forwent his final year at Miami to year to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars.^[1] He played three games for the Stars to finish the 2011–12 season.

During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Smith played for Dallas' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Texas Stars.^[2] He was promoted to Dallas for the season once play resumed in January 2013 and scored his first career NHL goal on February 15, 2013, against Cory Schneider of the Vancouver Canucks.

In July 2013, Smith was included in a blockbuster trade between Dallas and the Boston Bruins, which sent him, Loui Eriksson, Joe Morrow and Matt Fraser to Boston in exchange for Tyler Seguin, Rich Peverley and Ryan Button.^[3]

On April 5, 2014, the New England Sports Network (NESN) TV network named Smith the 45th annual "7th Player." The "7th Player" is awarded to the Boston Bruin who most exceeded all expectations that season, as voted by the team's fans.^[4]

On July 1, 2015 Smith was traded by the Bruins, along with Marc Savard's contract to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jimmy Hayes.^[5]

On July 3, 2016, Smith signed a 5 year contract with the Florida Panthers with a 5 million AAV. ^[6]

Personal

Reilly is the younger brother of current Detroit Red Wings defenceman Brendan Smith as well as National Lacrosse League (NLL) player Rory Smith.^[7] The three all played minor hockey in Mimico with the Faustina Sports Club, then all played for the St. Michael's Buzzers minor juniors.^[8] Smith faced his brother Brendan in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs when his Bruins faced Brendan's Red Wings; the Bruins ultimately won the series four games to one.

Career statistics

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Canada East
World Junior A Challenge
	2008 Camrose

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006–07	Toronto Nationals	GTHL		70	80	77	157	56		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	St. Michael's Buzzers	OPJHL		38	31	24	55	92		1	0	0	0	2
2008–09	St. Michael's Buzzers	OJHL		49	27	48	75	44		6	9	5	15	10
2009–10	Miami University	CCHA		44	8	12	20	24		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Miami University	CCHA		38	28	26	54	18		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Miami University	CCHA		39	30	18	48	22		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Dallas Stars	NHL		3	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Texas Stars	AHL		45	14	21	35	20		7	0	4	4	0
2012–13	Dallas Stars	NHL		37	3	6	9	8		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Boston Bruins	NHL		82	20	31	51	14		12	4	1	5	0
2014–15	Boston Bruins	NHL		81	13	27	40	20		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Florida Panthers	NHL		82	25	25	50	31		6	4	4	8	0
NHL totals				285	61	89	150	75		18	8	5	13	0

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-CCHA First Team	2010–11	[9]
CCHA All-Tournament Team	2011	[10]
All-CCHA First Team	2011–12	[11]
AHCA West First-Team All-American	2011–12
CCHA All-Tournament Team	2012	[10]
NHL
NESN Boston Bruins 7th Player Award	2013–14	[12]

References

1. "Miami standout signs with NHL club". middletownjournal.com. 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
2. "Player Profile". "Dallas Stars". 2013-03-03. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
3. "Tyler Seguin traded from Boston Bruins to Dallas Stars". Boston.com. 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
4. http://nesn.com/2014/04/bruins-forward-reilly-smith-wins-nesns-7th-player-award/
5. "Bruins trade Smith, Savard's contract to Panthers for Hayes". Sportsnet.ca. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
6. "Panthers sign Reilly Smith to five-year contract extension". 'Sportsnet.ca. 2016-07-03.
7. "Athleticism runs in Smith's family". WCPO.com. 2012-01-02. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
8. Nelson, Norm (20 January 2013). "All three Etobicoke Smith brothers make the big leagues". Etobicoke Guardian. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
9. "No. 7 Miami Opens CCHA Tournament Play Hosting Alaska". Miami RedHawks. 2011-03-15. Retrieved 2012-01-02.
10. "2012-13 CCHA Media Guide". ISSUU.com. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
11. "MSU defenseman Torey Krug named to All-CCHA first team". The Detroit News. 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
12. Mike Cole (2014-04-05). "Bruins Forward Reilly Smith Wins NESN's 7th Player Award". Retrieved 2014-04-14.

External links

• Reilly Smith's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
  
• Reilly Smith's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database