Three-year starting goalie Ludvig Persson is the latest Miami player to enter the transfer portal, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Ludvig Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The junior has played in 82 of the RedHawks' 97 games since 2020-21, and his .899 save percentage ranks 10th on the team's all-time leaderboard. Persson has logged … Continue reading Persson latest RedHawk to transfer
Savage, 4 others transferring
Red Savage is not returning. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The sophomore and Detroit Red Wings draft pick is among five Miami players who have entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Savage, selected in the fourth round, 114th overall in 2021, finished his RedHawks career with 13 goals and … Continue reading Savage, 4 others transferring
Miami’s season ends with a whimper
Having lost Game 1 of its best-of-3 series, Miami faced the Hurculean task of beating Denver twice in a row on the Pioneers' home ice to extend its season. Within 3 1/2 minutes of the first period, any hope that the RedHawks could possibly push their first-round NCHC Tournament matchup to a rubber game were … Continue reading Miami’s season ends with a whimper
Denver wins NCHC Tourney opener
Another game against Denver, another natural hat trick. P.J. Fletcher (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Joey Devine scored four goals, including those three consecutive markers, helping the No. 3 Pioneers cruise to a 6-2 win over Miami in the teams' NCHC Tournament opener at Magness Arena on Friday. It was the eighth hat trick allowed by … Continue reading Denver wins NCHC Tourney opener
Captain Clement anchoring blue line
OXFORD, Ohio – It’s exceedingly rare that a Michigan-born Division I starter not dress for a single Juniors game before turning 18. Clement on senior night (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But Jack Clement was busy winning a pair of state championships with his high school team, Brother Rice, earning titles his sophomore and senior years. … Continue reading Captain Clement anchoring blue line
NCHC playoff preview: Miami at Denver
Denver has been one of the best teams in college hockey the past couple of seasons, and is currently one of the hottest heading into the NCHC Tournament. The Pioneers, who claimed the league's regular season title with 56 points, 12 clear of the field, won nine of its final 10 games to pull away … Continue reading NCHC playoff preview: Miami at Denver
Photos: W. Michigan at Miami
Images from the series between Western Michigan and Miami at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on March 3-4, 2023. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
Up 2 late, Miami falls to WMU in OT
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami was less than four minutes away from a signature season win, leading by two against the eighth-ranked team in Division I. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But Western Michigan scored twice with an extra attacker and again 36 seconds into overtime as the Broncos foiled the RedHawks' upset bid, 5-4 … Continue reading Up 2 late, Miami falls to WMU in OT
Miami rocked by WMU again
At least Jason Polin didn't record a hat trick. Polin, the leading goal scorer in Division I who netted three goals in both games for No. 8 Western Michigan when it faced Miami in Kalamazoo, was limited to one marker on Friday. Unfortunately for the RedHawks, the Broncos' Max Sasson did notch a hat trick, … Continue reading Miami rocked by WMU again
Healthy Cassetti a force up front
OXFORD, Ohio – Joey Cassetti is tied for second on Miami with nine goals, and he just eclipsed his career high in points. But the journey to his current collegiate apex has been arduous, both physically and mentally. The 6-feet, four-inch center has battled numerous injuries, COVID and confidence issues. Yet he has emerged playing … Continue reading Healthy Cassetti a force up front
Preview: Western Michigan at Miami
Since Miami swept Western Michigan at Lawson Arena during the COVID year, the Broncos are winless in their last 10 games vs. the RedHawks, outscoring them, 47-20. Until 2021, MU led WMU in the all-time series, but with the RedHawks' recent struggles, they are now nine games under .500 all-time vs. the Broncos. While Miami's … Continue reading Preview: Western Michigan at Miami
Miami snaps 12-game winless streak
Miami finally has a win in 2023. Despite being extremely shorthanded and outshot, 51-24 in a building they haven't won in since Austin Czarnik was a junior, Ludvig Persson stopped 50 shots as the RedHawks pulled off a 4-1 win over Minn.-Duluth at Amsoil Arena on Saturday. Ludvig Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Miami (8-20-4), … Continue reading Miami snaps 12-game winless streak
Duluth holds off late Miami charge
After falling behind by three goals in the first 40 minutes, Miami rallied to set up an interesting stretch run but ultimately couldn't close the initial deficit gap. Minnesota-Duluth edged the RedHawks, 3-2 at Amsoil Arena on Friday, maintaining its nine-season, 18-game, home-ice unbeaten streak over Miami, which extended its current winless streak to 12 … Continue reading Duluth holds off late Miami charge
Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Minn.-Duluth is the only NCHC team Miami has yet to face this season and the lone conference foe it will not host in 2022-23. The Bulldogs have been highly streaky this season, having most recently lost three, won three and lost three more before beating Denver, 6-5 in overtime last Saturday. Miami is 1-15-2 all-time … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Photos: Omaha at Miami
Images from the series between Omaha and Miami at Cady Arena on Feb. 17-18, 2023. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
Miami squanders 2-goal lead, falls in OT
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami led by two goals entering the final quadrant of the second period and was headed to the power play. Robby Drazner (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But MU allowed a shorthanded goal on that man-advantage, then the RedHawks gave up the tying goal late in regulation. Finally, to complete its latest late-game … Continue reading Miami squanders 2-goal lead, falls in OT
Miami winless streak reaches 10 games
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami was playing from behind before the opening faceoff, as starting goalie Ludvig Persson was scratched due to illness. Logan Neaton stopped 38 of 40 shots in his absence, but once again the RedHawks were unable to generate offense, as they fell to No. 15 Omaha, 3-1 at Cady Arena on Friday. … Continue reading Miami winless streak reaches 10 games
Preview: Omaha at Miami
Tragically, Omaha assistant coach Paul Jerrard passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer. He was 57. Jerrard played in five NHL games, was an assistant in that league for five seasons and has spent the last five campaigns behind the bench for the Mavericks. UNO is 7-1-1 in its last nine games, including a sweep … Continue reading Preview: Omaha at Miami
Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
They are eternally tied on the Miami goal leaderboard, so it makes sense it would take some time for them to break a deadlock at the NHL level. But on Thursday, after 40 days, Reilly Smith finally established a new record for NHL goals by a RedHawk in style. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). … Continue reading Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
Another Savage thriving at Miami
OXFORD, Ohio -- The Savage name can be seen all over Cady Arena. Ryan Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Hanging above the student section are the metallic characters “17 Savage”, honoring Brian Savage, who played 12 years in the NHL. A team picture featuring him and the 1992-93 Miami team that was the first to … Continue reading Another Savage thriving at Miami
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