In Photos: Canucks' Kiefer Sherwood proposes to girlfriend Ariela Smith in Turks & Caicos

Modified Aug 21, 2024 15:27 GMT

Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood is starting a new chapter in his life. The NHLer proposed to his longtime partner Ariela Smith this offseason in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On Monday, Ariela posted their engagement pictures on Instagram. The couple was staying at Amanyara, a luxury resort. Sherwood proposed to Smith by getting down on one knee in a beach-side setting.

Smith also shared pictures from their evening there on her Instagram. She captioned the post:

“Forever and a day.”

Sherwood wore a short-sleeve knit sweater in a light beige color on the occasion, paired with light-colored trousers. Meanwhile, Ariela sported an elegant off-shoulder, flowing beige dress with delicate pleating and a fitted bodice. They sat together holding hands on their special evening, enjoying the sunset by the sea.

Vancouver Canucks congratulate Kiefer Sherwood and his fiancee on their engagement

Former Nashville Predators winger Kiefer Sherwood signed a two-year, $3,000,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Jul. 1 this offseason. His new team congratulated him on his special occasion with a post on their social media.

“A milestone moment! Congratulations to new Canuck Kiefer Sherwood on his engagement!” The official handle of the Vancouver Canucks posted on X.

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Fans were also happy for their new winger and congratulated him in the comments.

“Congratulations man and welcome to Vancouver,” one user tweeted.

“Congrats on the A+ pull brother,” another fan tweeted.

“Atta boy Kiefer. Game off the ice translates to game on the ice, big season inbound,” one fan tweeted.

Meanwhile, some fans made light-hearted jokes in the comments.

“The only ring he’s getting with the Canucks,” a fan tweeted.

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“She's broken the curse of the blondes,” one fan tweeted.

“Finally a brunette!! The curse is broken,” another user tweeted.

Kiefer Sherwood recorded 10 goals, 17 assists and a plus-minus of +17 in 68 regular season games last season. The Canucks forward will now look to regroup with his new team and make an immediate impact in the upcoming season.