Miami finished second-last in the NCAA last season in scoring, averaging just 1.85 goals per game and only 1.58 in conference play. Blake Mesenburg (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). But the RedHawks have added 11 new forwards from all over the hockey spectrum, many of which have serious offensive potential. Only five skaters return up front … Continue reading 2025-26 Miami preview: Forwards
2025-26 scouting report: The freshmen
Of Miami's 28 players this season, 21 will be first-year RedHawks. Twelve of those 21 will be freshmen, or 43 percent of the roster. Eight of those 12 came from the USHL, three from the CHL and another played in the NAHL. VFG takes a look at the newest RedHawks in two parts, starting with … Continue reading 2025-26 scouting report: The freshmen
Waldron headed to Arizona State
After three seasons with Miami, Johnny Waldron is transferring to Arizona State. Johnny Waldron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Despite missing six games, the forward tied for the team lead in points this past season with 20. In 93 career games with the RedHawks, Waldron recorded 22 goals and 34 assists for 56 points. Nine Miami … Continue reading Waldron headed to Arizona State
2025 Miami transfer portal
A look at Miami players that have entered the transfer portal and their 2024-25 RedHawks stats: SKATERS PlayerPos.GPGAPts.+ / -PIMJohnny WaldronF2841620-198Raimonds VitolinsF3141014-1312Max DukovacF255510-1414Rihards SimanovicsD34134-1510Zane DemseyD28123-1140Frankie CarogioielloF32112-1224Artur TuranskyF11011-60Tanyon BajzerF14000-50Teodor ForssanderF11000-50 GOALIES PlayerGPW-L-TGAASv %SHOEthan Dahlmeir141-10-14.04.8700Bruno Bruveris192-13-24.14.8660 Players that entered the portal and have transferred to other Division I teams: SKATERS PlayerTeamPos.GPGAPts.+ / -PIMJohnny WaldronAriz. St.F2841620-198Max DukovacFerris St.F255510-1414Rihards … Continue reading 2025 Miami transfer portal
Nine RedHawks enter transfer portal
UPDATED: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 7:52 p.m. The hockey transfer portal officially opens today, and nine Miami players with remaining eligibility have already entered. Johnny Waldron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). According to Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald-Leader, forwards Tanyon Bajzer, Frankie Carogioiello, Johnny Waldron, Max Dukovac, Raimonds Vitolins, Artur Turansky and Teodor … Continue reading Nine RedHawks enter transfer portal
ProHawks: Sherwood hitting his stride
For Vancouver's Kiefer Sherwood, the hits keep on coming...and his opponents have been on the receiving end. Kiefer Sherwood (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Sherwood leads the entire NHL in hits with 395. Second in the league is the New York Rangers' Will Cuylle with 264. And he's not just dishing out punishment. Sherwood, in his … Continue reading ProHawks: Sherwood hitting his stride
Six RedHawks debut in pros
Although Miami's season ended just a week ago, six seniors from the 2024-25 graduating class are already playing for professional teams, with several making an immediate impact. Colby Ambrosio (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Colby Ambrosio, Spencer Cox, Christophe Fillion, Conner Hutchison, Dylan Moulton and Ryan Sullivan have all joined teams ECHL teams following the conclusion … Continue reading Six RedHawks debut in pros
Cisek out as assistant; major player cuts coming
Miami assistant coach Zack Cisek will be relieved of duty, multiple sources have told VFG. Zack Cisek (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Cisek was hired by former head coach Chris Bergeron in 2022, and after Bergeron was let go last spring, he was retained by current coach Anthony Noreen. Cisek, 33, a former goalie from Canton, … Continue reading Cisek out as assistant; major player cuts coming
Photos: Western Michigan at Miami
Images from the series played at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on March 7-8, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG.
Miami ends season winless in league
OXFORD, Ohio -- Last season, Miami finished with seven NCHC points and one conference win, all-time low-water marks in the 12-year-old league. Max Dukovac (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). But the RedHawks ended 2024-25 with an 0-23-1 NCHC record and just four points after falling to No. 4 Western Michigan, 5-2 at Cady Arena on Saturday. … Continue reading Miami ends season winless in league
WMU scores 7 in 2nd period, smokes Miami
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami not only hung with No. 4 Western Michigan for two periods, the RedHawks outscored and outshot their closest rivals in those frames. Unfortunately for MU, it had to defend the north end zone goal in the second stanza, and the Broncos pumped in seven goals in those 20 minutes. That tied … Continue reading WMU scores 7 in 2nd period, smokes Miami
Preview: W. Michigan at Miami
From a conference standings perspective, this series is meaningless. Western Michigan has already clinched the Penrose Cup, awarded to the league's regular season champion, and Miami is locked into last place in the NCHC. But the Broncos are still ranked fifth in the PairWise and are gunning for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA … Continue reading Preview: W. Michigan at Miami
Crazy 5-year run for last of COVID class
OXFORD, Ohio -- Defensemen Dylan Moulton and Hampus Rydqvist were set to begin their freshman seasons at Miami in the fall of 2020. Then COVID hit. Hampus Rydqvist (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). On Rydqvist's 21st birthday. Their first season of college was like no other and hopefully will never be replicated. Nearly five years later, … Continue reading Crazy 5-year run for last of COVID class
Miami ties season road finale at Duluth
Miami snapped its program-worst 23-game losing streak that dated back to Oct. 26. But the RedHawks' winless string continued, as they tied Minn.-Duluth, 1-1 at AMSOIL Arena on Saturday, with the Bulldogs earning the extra league point on a shootout win. MU (3-26-3) finished 2024-25 winless on the road for the first time in school … Continue reading Miami ties season road finale at Duluth
Duluth slips past Miami in overtime
Overtime haunted Miami once again. Minn.-Duluth's Jack Smith scored 2:02 into the extra session to lift the Bulldogs to a 3-2 win at AMSOIL Arena on Friday. Of the RedHawks' last 17 OT matchups that have ended in a decision, MU has won just one (.059). These teams wrap up their season series at 7:07 … Continue reading Duluth slips past Miami in overtime
Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Miami was crushed by Minn.-Duluth when the Bulldogs visited Oxford in mid-November, outscoring the RedHawks, 12-2. AMSOIL has been a notoriously difficult place for MU to win, as the RedHawks have beaten UMD once in Duluth since 2014. VFG takes a look at the upcoming series: WHO: Miami RedHawks (3-25-2) at Minn.-Duluth Bulldogs (11-17-2). WHERE: … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Photos: Denver at Miami
Images from the series between the University of Denver and Miami University played at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Feb. 21-22, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG.
Miami clinches last place in NCHC
OXFORD, Ohio -- For the first time since 1999, Miami will not participate in the postseason. The RedHawks were swept by No. 6 Denver, 5-2 at Cady Arena on Saturday, clinching last place in the NCHC with a league record of 0-20 and just two conference points. Miami extended its losing streak to 22 games … Continue reading Miami clinches last place in NCHC
Miami shredded by Denver, streak at 21
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami is officially in elimination mode. The RedHawks allowed four unanswered goals in the first two periods en route to a 5-1 loss to No. 6 Denver at Cady Arena on Friday. Miami (3-24-2), now 0-19 in conference play with just two league points, needs to earn at least two more on … Continue reading Miami shredded by Denver, streak at 21
Preview: Denver at Miami
Denver scored two goals in each of the final five periods of its series against Miami last month, one the Pioneers dominated, outscoring the RedHawks, 10-3. Denver has won its last seven games in Oxford and is 13-0-1 in the teams' last 14 meetings. Miami's last win over DU at Cady Arena came on Jan. … Continue reading Preview: Denver at Miami
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