Kiefer Sherwood

Kiefer Sherwood (born March 31, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Kiefer Sherwood
Sherwood with Miami University in 2016
Born (1995-03-31) March 31, 1995
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Nashville Predators
Anaheim Ducks
Colorado Avalanche
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

Sherwood was selected in the seventh-round, 99th overall, by the Youngstown Phantoms in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft.[1]

While Sherwood and his brother went undrafted to the NHL, they were both invited to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2015 development camp.[2] Leaving without a contract, Sherwood began his freshman season at Miami University.[3]

On March 20, 2018, Sherwood signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks as an undrafted free agent after playing three years of college hockey at Miami University.[3] Sherwood made the Ducks' 2018 opening night roster out of training camp.[4] He made his NHL debut on October 4, where he recorded his first career NHL point to help the Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 5–2.[5] He recorded his first career NHL goal in a 5–3 loss to the Dallas Stars on October 13.[6]

As an impending restricted free agent following the conclusion of his entry-level deal, Sherwood was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Ducks and was released to free agency on October 9, 2020.[7] He was soon signed on the opening day of free agency to a one-year, two-way contract with the Colorado Avalanche,[8] who then re-signed him to another one-year, two-way deal on July 22, 2021.[9]

As a free agent again preceding the 2022–23 season, Sherwood was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Nashville Predators on July 14, 2022.[10]

Personal life

Sherwood was born to parents Roger and Yuko in Columbus, Ohio.[11] His younger brother Kole is also a forward in the Nashville Predators organization.[12]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Ohio Blue Jackets 16U AAA T1EHL 37 13 11 24 18 — — — — —
2011–12 Ohio Blue Jackets 16U AAA T1EHL 40 27 23 50 16 — — — — —
2012–13 Ohio Blue Jackets 18U AAA T1EHL 34 28 19 47 10 — — — — —
2012–13 U.S NTDP Juniors USHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2012–13 U.S. NTDP U18 USDP 4 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2012–13 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 9 0 2 2 4 — — — — —
2013–14 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 55 13 19 32 31 — — — — —
2014–15 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 60 29 27 56 26 4 1 1 2 14
2015–16 Miami University NCHC 34 11 7 18 8 — — — — —
2016–17 Miami University NCHC 36 14 24 38 20 — — — — —
2017–18 Miami University NCHC 36 9 21 30 24 — — — — —
2017–18 San Diego Gulls AHL 11 2 0 2 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL 50 6 6 12 8 — — — — —
2018–19 San Diego Gulls AHL 29 6 12 18 12 16 4 4 8 20
2019–20 San Diego Gulls AHL 37 16 7 23 8 — — — — —
2019–20 Anaheim Ducks NHL 10 0 1 1 6 — — — — —
2020–21 Colorado Avalanche NHL 16 0 3 3 0 2 0 1 1 0
2020–21 Colorado Eagles AHL 10 10 6 16 8 — — — — —
2021–22 Colorado Eagles AHL 57 36 39 75 34 8 4 6 10 17
2021–22 Colorado Avalanche NHL 11 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 32 7 6 13 30 — — — — —
2022–23 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 42 22 16 38 22 14 4 7 11 14
NHL totals 11914173144 20110

Awards and honors
Award Year
AHL
Second All-Star Team 2022 [13]

References
  1. "Phantoms add 15 in draft". The Vindicator. May 24, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  2. Merz, Craig (July 4, 2015). "Undrafted Ohio brothers attend Blue Jackets camp". NHL.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  3. Portzline, Aaron (March 20, 2018). "After three years at Miami U., New Albany's Kiefer Sherwood signs with Anaheim Ducks". theathletic.com. The Athletic. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  4. "Ducks Open 25th Anniversary Season Tomorrow in San Jose". NHL.com. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  5. "Former Phantom Kiefer Sherwood Makes NHL Debut". youngstownphantoms.com. October 4, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  6. Shohara, Kyle (October 13, 2018). "Recap: Ducks Let Lead Slip Away, Lose 5-3 to Stars". NHL.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  7. Felix Sicard (October 9, 2020). "Ducks announce qualifying offers". Twitter. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  8. "Avalanche re-signs Dries, adds three forwards". Colorado Avalanche. October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  9. "Avalanche Re-Signs Kiefer Sherwood". Colorado Avalanche. July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  10. "Predators Sign Kiefer Sherwood to One-Year Contract". Nashville Predators. July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  11. Svoboda, Jeff (November 3, 2019). "Sherwood brings energy in return to Blue Jackets". nhl.com. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  12. Mixer, Rob (July 7, 2015). ""A dream come true" for Kole Sherwood". NHL.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  13. "2021-22 AHL First, Second All-Star Teams unveiled". American Hockey League. April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.


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