Reilly Smith Brothers: Meet Brendan Smith And Rory Smith: Reilly Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey player born on April 1, 1991.
He developed a passion for playing ice hockey at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has risen through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after ice hockey players.
At the time of this writing (Thursday, June 29, 2023), Smith is a professional ice hockey right winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.
He played junior hockey with St. Michael’s College School before playing three seasons of NCAA Division I collegiate hockey with the Miami University’s RedHawks in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA).
During his time in college, Smith was drafted in the third round, 69th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Upon joining the Dallas Stars, he played one full season with the team before being included in a blockbuster trade between Dallas and the Boston Bruins.
After a short time with the Boston Bruins, Smith joined the Florida Panthers for two seasons before moving to the Golden Knights where he won the Stanley Cup in 2023.
In June 2023, Reilly Smith hit the headlines after he was traded by the Golden Knights to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, June 28.
At the time of this writing (Thursday, June 29, 2023), Smith is a professional ice hockey right winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.
Reilly Smith Brothers: Meet Brendan Smith And Rory Smith
Reilly Smith is not the only child of his parents; Deidre Smith (mother) and Lester Smith (father). He grew up with two other brothers; Brendan Smith and Rory Smith.
He was born into an athletic family. Brendan plays for the New Jersey Devils while Rory competes in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
All three played minor hockey in the Etobicoke neighborhood of Mimico with the Faustina Sports Club, then all played for the St. Michael’s Buzzers minor juniors