Miami ties CC again but loses shootout

For the second straight night, Miami and No. 19 Colorado College skated to a tie, but this time the Tigers earned the extra league point. The RedHawks and Tigers tied, 3-3 at Cady Arena on Saturday, with Colorado College winning the second NCHC point in a shootout. On Friday, the teams finished level at four … Continue reading Miami ties CC again but loses shootout

Miami uses ‘Noreen rule’ to add goalie

On Thursday, Miami and goalie Shika Gadzhiev mutually parted ways, since the Russian-born netminder was unable to secure NCAA eligibility 10 weeks into the season despite both sides' best efforts. The same day, the RedHawks announced the addition of Quebecker Mathis Langevin to replace him on the roster. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). That … Continue reading Miami uses ‘Noreen rule’ to add goalie

Miami ties CC, wins shootout

OXFORD, Ohio -- No. 19 Colorado College entered this weekend having played in 10 straight games decided by two goals or fewer. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Sticking with that theme, Miami and the Tigers skated to a 4-4 tie in a see-saw of a game at Cady Arena on Friday. The RedHawks earned … Continue reading Miami ties CC, wins shootout

Preview: Colorado College at Miami

Like Miami, Colorado College has fattened up on non-conference competition and struggled in conference play. The Tigers are 6-2 in non-league games but is off to a 2-5-1 start in the NCHC. With just seven conference points, CC is eighth in the league, two ahead of last-place Miami. The RedHawks haven't beaten Colorado College since … Continue reading Preview: Colorado College at Miami

Goalie Gazhiev leaving Miami

Still ineligible for NCAA play 10 weeks and 16 games into the 2025-26 season, freshman goalie Shika Gadzhiev will 'pursue other hockey opportunities', Miami said in a brief press release on Thursday. Shika Gadzhiev (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Gadzhiev was left in limbo by college sports' governing body until late November, but the RedHawks' camp … Continue reading Goalie Gazhiev leaving Miami

Denver continues dominance of Miami

No. 6 Denver extended its unbeaten streak against Miami to 20 games, but not without a fight by the RedHawks. The Pioneers scored the final three goals en route to a sweep of No. 19 MU, 5-2 in the series finale at Magness Arena on Saturday. Miami (10-6) hosts Colorado College next weekend. RECAP: Like … Continue reading Denver continues dominance of Miami

Denver shuts out travel-weary Miami

No. 19 Miami has eliminated a lot of items from its 'hasn't done something since' checklist the first two months of this season, but winning a road league game remains near the top of the page. Keyed by three second-period goals, No. 6 Denver handed the RedHawks their first shutout of the season, 4-0 at … Continue reading Denver shuts out travel-weary Miami

Preview: Miami at Denver

Denver was coasting to a perfect November with two games remaining, but the Pioneers dropped a pair of overtime decisions to close 2025's penultimate month. Still, sixth-ranked DU is tied for fifth in the NCAA in goals per game at 3.87, and the Pioneers are one of only eight Division I teams to allow an … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Denver

Photos: Miami at the Belpot

The Miami RedHawks are the 2025 Friendship Four champions! Images from the Belpot played against the Rochester Institute of Technology and Union College at SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Nov. 28-29, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG. ———— VFG is a completely independent website, so we bring you RedHawks hockey coverage without a … Continue reading Photos: Miami at the Belpot

Matteos lead Miami to Belpot title

BELFAST, Northern Ireland -- For the first time ever, the Belpot Trophy is coming to Oxford. Matteo Giampa (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Matteo Giampa scored two goals, including the game winner with 3:38 remaining and Matteo Grobac stopped 28 of 30 shots as Miami edged No. 20 Union, 3-2 in the championship game of the … Continue reading Matteos lead Miami to Belpot title

Miami blanks RIT in Belfast

BELFAST, Northern Ireland -- RIT entered the Friendship Four allowing just 2.0 goals per game. Miami racked up four and gave up zero en route to an opening-round win. The RedHawks beat RIT, 4-0 at SSE Arena on Friday, and advances to the championship game, in which they will play Union College at 2 p.m. … Continue reading Miami blanks RIT in Belfast

Preview: Miami at Friendship Four

This weekend, Miami will play its first-ever games outside of the United States. The RedHawks are playing in a Friendship Four tournament -- the NCAA's only non U.S.-based hockey event played each season -- in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Friday and Saturday. MU faces upstart RIT on in its opener, and depending on the outcome will … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Friendship Four

Photos: St. Cloud State at Miami

Images from the series between St. Cloud State and Miami at Cady Arena on Nov. 21-22, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG. ———— VFG is headed to Belfast to cover Miami in the Friendship Four this week. We’re a completely independent website, so we bring you RedHawks hockey coverage without a dime of corporate compensation. … Continue reading Photos: St. Cloud State at Miami

St. Cloud salvages split with Miami

OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami held St. Cloud State without a 5-on-5 goal on Saturday. Unfortunately for the RedHawks, SCSU found the net on a traditional power play, a 4-on-4, a two-man advantage and with an extra attacker in a 4-2 win at Cady Arena on Saturday. The teams split the weekend set, but with Miami's … Continue reading St. Cloud salvages split with Miami

Miami loses late lead, sinks St. Cloud in OT

OXFORD, Ohio -- Suddenly Miami is the king of overtime. The RedHawks saw three leads evaporate but eventually a Matteo Giampa rocket helped them edge St. Cloud State, 6-5 in the extra session on Friday, giving MU a hat trick's worth of OT winners already this season. Matteo Giampa (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Miami improved … Continue reading Miami loses late lead, sinks St. Cloud in OT

Preview: St. Cloud State at Miami

St. Cloud State dominated Miami last season, winning all four meetings by an aggregate score of 23-8. But the Huskies are currently eighth in the NCHC with four points in four games, one point ahead of last place Miami, which has earned just three points with its 1-3 conference record. VFG takes a look at … Continue reading Preview: St. Cloud State at Miami

WMU dominates Miami, sweeps series

Not exactly the result Miami was hoping for in its first conference road games of 2025-26. No. 8 Western Michigan pounded the RedHawks, 6-2 at Lawson Arena on Saturday, sweeping the weekend series and outscoring MU, 11-4 in the two-game set. Shots for the weekend were 91-38, including 51-16 in this game. Miami (7-3), which … Continue reading WMU dominates Miami, sweeps series

WMU 2nd-period barrage dooms Miami

Miami's NCHC road opener began well enough, with the RedHawks striking first and holding a one-goal lead at the first intermission. Unfortunately for the RedHawks, No. 9 Western Michigan scored the next five goals en route to a 5-2 win over Miami at Lawson Arena on Friday. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Ilia Morozov … Continue reading WMU 2nd-period barrage dooms Miami