Reilly Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League.
Meet Deidre Smith and Lester Smith
Smith was born on April 1, 1991, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada to parents Lester and Deidre Smith. Smith was born into an athletic family; his older brother Brendan Smith plays for the New York Rangers and his brother Rory competes in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
The three all 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.
Following the draft, Smith began his freshman season with the Redhawks in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) while majoring in sports studies.
Although he admitted to being shocked at the speed of collegiate hockey, Smith recorded eight goals and 20 points in 43 games.
During the season, he was also selected to take part in Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp.