St. Paul, Minn. — Gemel Smith is four years older than his brother Givani, so the chances for them to be on the same team together growing up in Toronto were minimal.
But that all changed Monday when they skated for the Red Wings, playing on the same line, no less.
Gemel, 27, and Givani, 23, were on a line with Sam Gagner, fulfilling a lifetime thrill while playing in the NHL.
“It’s a good experience,” Gemel Smith said after Monday's morning skate. “I’m excited. Obviously, it’s the coolest thing, I just want to get out there and play.