BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Different night, same result. For the second straight game, Miami and Ferris State were tied after regulation, neither team scored in the 3-on-3 and once again, the Bulldogs won the meaningless shootout in a 4-4 tie at Ewigleben Ice Arena on Saturday. The last time the RedHawks tied consecutive games was … Continue reading Tied up: Miami, Ferris deadlocked again
Miami, Ferris State tie season opener
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Miami never trailed in Anthony Noreen's coaching debut, but the RedHawks began the 2024-25 season with a tie. Miami took the lead three different times, but Ferris State responded with a tying goal on each occasion as the teams skated to a 3-3 stalemate at Ewigleben Ice Arena on Friday. No … Continue reading Miami, Ferris State tie season opener
Preview: Miami at Ferris State
For the second straight year, Miami opens its season in Big Rapids, and the RedHawks are hoping Friday's opener ends better than Game 1 last October. The RedHawks led, 3-0 after the first period on opening night, 2023-24 but allowed four straight goals in the third period and overtime, falling 5-4. MU is just 3-6-1 … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Ferris State
2024-25 Miami preview: Goalies
On paper, Miami's goaltending situation appears bleak. Only one netminder returns. He went 1-12-1 with a save percentage of .866. Bruno Bruveris (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). But the RedHawks have added one of the USHL's top goalies as well as an experienced graduate senior, and Bruno Bruveris -- who was prematurely thrust into the starting … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Goalies
2024-25 Miami preview: Defensemen
Of all the obstacles the Version 2024-25 Miami nine-person defense corps will face, inexperience is not among them. One freshman and one sophomore will patrol the RedHawks' blue line this season. The remaining seven D-men are all juniors, seniors and graduate seniors. Rihards Simanovics (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). And the two greenest MU blueliners -- … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Defensemen
2024-25 Miami preview: Forwards
Miami was limited to 78 goals in 36 games last season. That 2.17 scoring clip was the fifth-worst in Division I, but the RedHawks have added several high-caliber forward scoring threats through the transfer portal and multiple freshmen who can find the net. Miami's forward corps of 18 will have a veteran presence, as 10 … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Forwards
2024-25 Miami preview: Overview
Miami is coming off its worst season in 33 years, but the RedHawks have been one of the most active teams in Division I this spring and summer. MU added 13 players to its roster -- accounting for nearly half of the team -- following the hiring of head coach Anthony Noreen, associate head coach … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Overview
2024-25 Roster glance: The freshmen
Among Miami’s 13-newcomer class are six freshmen, and the majority have a chance to make an immediate impact on the team. One goalie, one defenseman and four forwards begin their collegiate careers on a RedHawks team that retained just 17 players from 2023-24. Two members of the incoming freshman class enjoyed extremely successful USHL seasons … Continue reading 2024-25 Roster glance: The freshmen
2024-25 roster glance: The transfers
Soon after last season ended, Miami was down to 17 players due to transfers and graduations, and portal entry was a serious consideration for several of the key remaining skaters. But four months after Anthony Noreen took over the RedHawks’ head coaching job, the team released its 30-player roster for 2024-25 – 18 forwards, nine … Continue reading 2024-25 roster glance: The transfers
Nies scouting Miami back to success
In 2021, David Nies completed his third season as an assistant for USHL Omaha when Lancers ownership began making extreme budget cuts and other bizarre moves. David Nies (photo by Miami athletics). The well-documented juniors soap opera culminated in the coaching staff resigning and players refusing to dress in November of that year. Fortunately for … Continue reading Nies scouting Miami back to success
Thibodeau: Miami a ‘sleeping giant’
When Troy Thibodeau was offered an assistant coaching job under Anthony Noreen at Tri-City in 2018, he answered 'yes' without even asking about the salary. Troy Thibodeau (photo by Miami athletics). But six years later when Noreen was hired by Miami and the opportunity arose to rejoin his staff this spring, Thibodeau needed a little … Continue reading Thibodeau: Miami a ‘sleeping giant’
2024-25 Miami coaching staff set
Miami has solidified its coaching staff, retaining one of its assistants from the previous regime and adding two faces that are new to Miami but very familiar to coach Anthony Noreen. Miami coach Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Troy Thibodeau and David Nies -- both of whom were assistants under Noreen at USHL Tri-City … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami coaching staff set
Noreen won’t accept USHL owner role
A day after Miami head coach Anthony Noreen told ESPN Tri-Cities he would transition into a partial-ownership role with his former USHL team, he said it's now unlikely he will be able to accept that title with Tri-City. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). "That's something that they graciously offered, (but) I don't think, now … Continue reading Noreen won’t accept USHL owner role
Noreen to become USHL owner
While Anthony Noreen's USHL Tri-City team was eliminated from the playoffs this week, that doesn't mean the recently-hired Miami head coach is leaving the Nebraska-based program entirely. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). "I'm going to stay onboard, I'm going to move into an ownership role," Noreen told ESPN Tri-Cities on Thursday. "That's obviously got … Continue reading Noreen to become USHL owner
Miami loses 2, adds 1 from portal
Miami added its third skater since it hired Anthony Noreen on April 1, and its second from the transfer portal. Senior-to-be Matt Choupani committed to Miami after racking up 41 points in three seasons at Northeastern. Injuries cost the Montreal-born forward eight games last season, and he went 3-9-12. In his sophomore season, Choupani scored … Continue reading Miami loses 2, adds 1 from portal
Miami a ‘dream job’ for Noreen
OXFORD, Ohio -- The best Division I hockey coaching job available this off-season was the one at Miami, and MU brass feel it secured the top candidate in a crowded field. Anthony Noreen was officially welcomed to Miami in a press conference at the Goggin Ice Center on Tuesday, at which athletic director David Sayler … Continue reading Miami a ‘dream job’ for Noreen
Miami to intro Noreen Tuesday
Eight days after Anthony Noreen was hired by Miami, he will make his first Oxford public appearance at Goggin Ice Center on Tuesday for an introductory press conference. The event will take place at 1 p.m. in the rink's club lounge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Noreen, who was hired April 1, is the … Continue reading Miami to intro Noreen Tuesday
Miami adds 2 to roster
Within 48 hours of Anthony Noreen being announced as Miami's head coach, the RedHawks added a commit from Noreen's USHL team and a grad transfer. Both should compete for significant ice time this fall. Quinnipiac senior forward Christophe Fillion committed to Miami after spending four seasons with the Bobcats and winning a national championship in … Continue reading Miami adds 2 to roster
USHL’s Noreen named Miami coach
Anthony Noreen will be the seventh head coach in Miami hockey history. MU has hired the 41-year-old coach and president of hockey operations of USHL Tri-City, Mike McMahon of College Hockey Insider reported. The three-time USHL coach of the year has been a head coach for the past 13 seasons, taking over that role with … Continue reading USHL’s Noreen named Miami coach
Coaching hire crucial for Miami
Miami cut ties with Chris Bergeron two weeks ago, and with the need to nail down assistant coaches, recruit future players and re-recruit incoming players as well as attempt to retain potentially returning players -- especially in the Wild West transfer portal era -- the proverbial clock is ticking for the university to name the … Continue reading Coaching hire crucial for Miami
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