BUFFALO, N.Y. – Miami and Canisius combined for five third-period goals a day earlier, but that scoring barrage did not carry over to Saturday. Miami's Ryan Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Fortunately for the RedHawks, it was Ryan and Red Savage who netted the lone tallies in a 2-0 win over the Golden Griffins at … Continue reading Persson blanks Canisius as Miami sweeps
Goal barrage lifts Miami past Canisius
BUFFALO, N.Y. – At the end of the first period, it appeared Miami’s 6-0 all-time record vs. Canisius may be in jeopardy. But the RedHawks erased a 1-0 deficit by running off five straight goals in a 27-minute span and held on for a 5-3 win over the Golden Griffins in their first-ever game at … Continue reading Goal barrage lifts Miami past Canisius
Preview: Miami at Canisius
Miami has absolutely dominated the all-time series between these teams, winning all six meetings and outscoring Canisius, 31-5. But the RedHawks and Golden Griffins have not hooked up since 2013 and Miami has never played Canisius on the road. While the RedHawks were off last weekend, the Golden Griffins not only played two games at … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Canisius
Lowell salvages split with Miami
Miami did not trail for the first five periods of its weekend series at UMass Lowell. But after tying the score, the River Hawks ran off three straight goals in the first 12-plus minutes of the final stanza on Saturday as they handed the RedHawks their first loss of the season, 4-2 at Tsongas Center. … Continue reading Lowell salvages split with Miami
Miami downs No. 15 UMass Lowell
Despite its lack of recent success overall, Miami has done one thing exceptionally well the past few seasons: Win its road opener. Joey Cassetti (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The RedHawks, who have not lost the first game of a season road slate since 2016, rode a three-point night by Joey Cassetti and Ludvig Persson's 38 … Continue reading Miami downs No. 15 UMass Lowell
Preview: Miami at UMass Lowell
Norm Bazin is in his 12th season as UMass Lowell's head coach, and the River Hawks have been above .500 for 10 of his first 11 campaigns. Miami scores on UMass Lowell in 2018. UML qualified for the NCAA Tournament after posting a .643 winning percentage last season and won its 2022-23 opener vs. St. … Continue reading Preview: Miami at UMass Lowell
Photos: Ferris State at Miami
Images from the series between Ferris State and Miami on Oct. 1-2, 2022 at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
RedHawks too much for Ferris
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami took control with even-strength goals and sealed its first win of 2022-23 with special-teams tallies. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The RedHawks scored on the power play and shorthanded to nail down a 4-1 win over Ferris State in the series finale at Cady Arena on Sunday. The teams tied … Continue reading RedHawks too much for Ferris
Miami ties Ferris in season opener
OXFORD, Ohio – Just like when these last time these teams met, Miami and Ferris State needed overtime to determine an outcome. Unlike that series finale in Big Rapids a year ago, which ended up in a Bulldogs win on a shorthanded goal, this matchup ended in a 2-2 tie at Cady Arena on Saturday … Continue reading Miami ties Ferris in season opener
Preview: Ferris State at Miami
Miami does not remember the final moments of its last meeting with Ferris State fondly. The RedHawks allowed a shorthanded, 3-on-4 overtime goal in their season-opening series finale last year, leaving Big Rapids with a split instead of a sweep against a Bulldogs team that had not won a Division I game the season prior. … Continue reading Preview: Ferris State at Miami
2022-23 Miami preview: Goalies
Miami's 2021-22 goaltending trio finished with a save percentage of .887, sixth-worst in Division I. Logan Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But the final 12 games after the St. Cloud massacre, Ludvig Persson – the team's anchor in net who played every minute of that final stretch – stopped pucks at a .919 clip. "That … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Goalies
2022-23 Miami preview: Defensemen
Miami has seven defensemen returning from last season, but who will play on the three pairings – or even dress at all – is still completely unclear. Complicating matters further is the arrival of three freshmen with solid credentials who will push for playing time right away. “We've got people who we know can play … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Defensemen
2022-23 Miami preview: Forwards
The line of Red Savage, P.J. Fletcher and Matthew Barbolini clearly separated from the rest of the Miami forward field last season. P.J. Fletcher (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). That's great for the RedHawks, as that projected top line entering 2022-23 consists of a sophomore and two juniors, meaning ideally this trio could stick in Oxford … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Forwards
2022-23 Miami preview: Overview
Year 4 of the Chris Bergeron era begins on Saturday, which means all of the players on Miami's 2022-23 roster -- including 10 newcomers -- were brought in by the head coach and his staff. Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Miami also has has four new additions to its coaching roster, and all of … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Overview
NCHC snapshot: Western Michigan
Andy Murray retired after the 2020-21 season, ending a 40-year coaching career that included 16 NHL seasons and a 10-year run at Western Michigan and leaving the program's future in question. But under first-year coach Pat Ferschweiler, the Broncos not only advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years, they won … Continue reading NCHC snapshot: Western Michigan
NCHC snapshot: St. Cloud State
After five years, the inevitable happened and David Hranek turned pro after winning 82 games and logging over 8,300 minutes over five seasons. So did five of St. Cloud State's 20-point producers from 2021-22, including their top two who combined for 67 points. St. Cloud State was the envy of Division I in special teams … Continue reading NCHC snapshot: St. Cloud State
NCHC Snapshot: Omaha
Omaha started last season 12-3 and appeared primed for an NCAA title run, but the Mavericks dropped four of their final five, including both NCHC Tournament games and didn't even qualify for the Division I championship. Miami sure didn't help UNO's cause, winning three of four meetings with the Mavericks including a sweep at Cady … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: Omaha
Incoming class analysis: Part II
It seems counterintuitive that Miami's most geographically diverse incoming class in recent decades is seeming to bond quicker than most. But with four of the incoming freshmen coming from the same USHL squad and others having ties to returning players, the 2022-23 RedHawks already appear to have the jelling thing covered despite not having played … Continue reading Incoming class analysis: Part II
NCHC Snapshot: North Dakota
North Dakota appeared poised for another NCAA title run last season after tying for first place in the NCHC with 53 points thanks to a late seven-game winning streak. UND swept Colorado College in the first round of the conference tournament, but the Fighting Hawks fell to Western Michigan in the Frozen Faceoff semifinal and … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: North Dakota
Incoming class analysis: Part I
Associate head coach Barry Schutte said offense was the emphasis in piecing together this fall's 10-player, first-year class, and Miami has brought in six freshman up front that all have major points-producing potential. Barry Schutte (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). “Our forward depth has not been good enough, our skill has not been good enough, and we wanted … Continue reading Incoming class analysis: Part I
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