St. Cloud State had not played in 20 days, but the down time clearly did not affect the Huskies, who handed Miami its most lopsided loss in over 26 years. SCSU (13-6) netted nine goals in the first 35 minutes en route to an 11-1 drubbing of the RedHawks at the Herb Brooks National Hockey … Continue reading St. Cloud pounds Miami by 10
Preview: Miami at St. Cloud St.
While Miami has been hanging out in Minnesota for the past nine days, St. Cloud State did not leave the state for its scheduled road trip at Denver, as the Huskies postponed their second straight series because of COVID. The RedHawks are six days removed from a 2-2 tie (plus shootout point) at Duluth that … Continue reading Preview: Miami at St. Cloud St.
Persson stops 50; Miami ties UMD
If it was possible for the same player to earn first, second and third stars of the night, Ludvig Persson would've taken all three honors. Miami's Ludvig Persson (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Persson recorded 50 saves and turned all three shootout attempts he faced aside as Miami skated to a 2-2 tie with No. 7 Minn.-Duluth at … Continue reading Persson stops 50; Miami ties UMD
Duluth scores 3 late to sink Miami
Miami is not having its best season defensively, but the RedHawks kept Minn.-Duluth off the scoreboard until the final four minutes of the second period. Unfortanately for the RedHawks, that goal ignited the Bulldogs, who found the net four times in a 16-minute span to beat Miami, 4-1 at Amsoil Arena on Friday. Miami's Red … Continue reading Duluth scores 3 late to sink Miami
Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Miami has lost seven straight games against Minn.-Duluth and enters this road series with a .182 winning percentage in 33 meetings vs. the Bulldogs. But UMD has been slumping, with a 1-5 record since the end of November, although the Bulldogs have played one of the toughest schedules in Division I, with Bemidji State, Minnesota, … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Photos: Colorado College at Miami
Images from the series between Colorado College and Miami played at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Jan. 7-8, 2022. All photos by Cathy Lachmann.
CC sweeps Miami on late goal
OXFORD, Ohio – Three times Miami took the lead and on each occasion, Colorado College matched that tally. Miami forward P.J. Fletcher. (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Then the Tigers took their first and only lead of the game in the closing minutes of regulation and held on for a 4-3 win over the RedHawks at … Continue reading CC sweeps Miami on late goal
Bad second period dooms Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – The second period was may be the tipping point for approving alcohol sales to the general public for Miami home hockey games. Miami's Matt Barry (photo by Cathy Lachmann). The RedHawks entered that frame with a one-goal lead but left down three and down their starting goalie, and the onslaught was painfully … Continue reading Bad second period dooms Miami
Preview: Colo. College at Miami
The last time Colorado College visited Oxford former Miami coach Enrico Blasi chased down the officials after the series finale and was ultimately reprimanded by the league. The RedHawks lost both ends of that set and sadly are just 2-7-2 in their last 11 against the only other NCHC foe that has been a regular … Continue reading Preview: Colo. College at Miami
Another late collapse for Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – A return to 2021 is not how Miami hoped to rein in 2022. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But the RedHawks allowed two extra-attacker goals in the final three minutes of regulation and gave up another in overtime to complete a 5-4 implosion against Mercyhurst at Cady Arena on Tuesday. The … Continue reading Another late collapse for Miami
First-half review: Defense a let down
A major question mark for Miami entering 2021-22 was whether it could score enough. Halfway through the season, the offense was been OK, but the RedHawks are hemorrhaging in the goals against department. MU has given up 4.18 of them per game, the second-worst rate in the NCAA only to first-year D-1 program St. Thomas. … Continue reading First-half review: Defense a let down
Miami nets 7 in 2021 finale
Miami ended what has been a tough calendar year in the win column. The RedHawks beat Mercyhurst, 7-4 at Mercyhurst Ice Center on Sunday, concluding the 2021 portion of their schedule. Miami's Jack Olmstead (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Jack Olmstead tallied a career-best two goals and three points, and four other skaters finished with two … Continue reading Miami nets 7 in 2021 finale
Preview: Miami at Mercyhurst
Karch Bachman scored on a breakaway 29 seconds in, Ryan Siroky and Phil Knies added insurance goals in the second period and Ryan Larkin stopped 21 shots to earn the shutout. Miami's Karch Bachman (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). That 3-0 Miami win on Oct. 13, 2018 was the only-ever meeting between these teams, and that was technically … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Mercyhurst
Photos: W. Michigan at Miami
Images from the series between Western Michigan and Miami played at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Dec. 4-5, 2021. All photos by Cathy Lachmann.
W. Michigan sweeps Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – Things were looking great for Miami most of the first period, as the RedHawks were buzzing and had found the net twice on wrist shots from the point. But No. 5 Western Michigan scored five of the final six goals as the Broncos surged to a 5-3 win at Cady Arena on … Continue reading W. Michigan sweeps Miami
W. Michigan sinks Miami in opener
OXFORD, Ohio – After struggling mightily to generate shots on goal the first two months of the season, Miami finished with its second-highest SOG total of the campaign with 31. Miami's Chase Pletzke (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Unfortunately, the RedHawks allowed 44 shots, six of which found the net as No. 6 Western Michigan doubled … Continue reading W. Michigan sinks Miami in opener
Preview: W. Michigan at Miami
Since losing three straight games in early November, Western Michigan has won its last four, all by four goals, including a weekend sweep at then-No. 2 St. Cloud State. The Broncos are seventh in the NCAA in scoring (3.93 goals per game), led by Division I points leader Drew Worrad and college hockey's top goal … Continue reading Preview: W. Michigan at Miami
Photos: Long Island U. at Miami
Images from the series between Long Island University and Miami played at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Nov. 26-27, 2021. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
Cullen joins Islanders’ ECHL team
Defenseman Will Cullen has signed with Bridgeport of the American Hockey League, the New York Islanders' top affiliate, ending his collegiate career. Will Cullen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Cullen was then reassigned to Worcester of the ECHL. Cullen transferred from Bowling Green – where he had played one season under head coach Chris Bergeron and … Continue reading Cullen joins Islanders’ ECHL team
Miami salvages split with LIU
OXFORD, Ohio – Two individuals celebrated firsts on Saturday, and more importantly, Miami earned its first home win of the season. Flipping a recent trend, the RedHawks never trailed after scoring twice late in the first period en route to a 4-1 win over Long Island University as the teams split the weekend series. Logan … Continue reading Miami salvages split with LIU