Images from the series between Miami and Lindenwood at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo., on Oct. 24-25, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG.
Noreen: Time to ‘push even harder’
Miami has won its first six games, the team's second-longest winning streak to open a season, after sweeping Lindenwood this weekend by identical 5-4 scores, both in overtime. The RedHawks will likely be nationally ranked on Monday after sweeps of Ferris State, RPI and LU. But Miami opens NCHC play next weekend, starting with Arizona … Continue reading Noreen: Time to ‘push even harder’
Smith hat trick, OT winner pace Miami
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Ryan Smith had dressed for 39 previous Division I contests but did not have a multi-point game. Ryan Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Saturday was his breakout night. Smith recorded the first Miami hat trick in nearly three years, including the overtime winner in the RedHawks' 5-4 win over Lindenwood at … Continue reading Smith hat trick, OT winner pace Miami
Miami extends win streak to 5
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Add overtime success to the list of accomplishments for Miami hockey Version 2025-26, early edition. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). For the first time in nearly two years to the date, the RedHawks won in overtime, topping Lindenwood, 5-4 at Centene Community Ice Center on Friday. It was Miami's fifth … Continue reading Miami extends win streak to 5
Preview: Miami at Lindenwood
When Lindenwood visited Oxford last season for these teams' inaugural meeting, both games were decided on third-period surges. In Game 1, the Lions broke a 1-1 tie in the final frame, scoring three times en route to a 4-2 win, and in the finale, the RedHawks netted a pair of late goals to pull away … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Lindenwood
Miami shuts out RPI, wins 4th straight
For just the fourth time in Miami hockey history, the RedHawks have won their first four games to open a season. And unlike the first three victories, this one was a blowout. Miami's Matteo Drobac (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Matteo Giampa scored just 62 seconds in and another Matteo -- Matteo Drobac -- stopped all … Continue reading Miami shuts out RPI, wins 4th straight
Miami rallies past RPI to open road slate
For the first time in 16 years, Miami has opened a season by running off three straight victories while winning its first road game in over 21 months. Trailing by two goals early in the second period, the RedHawks netted the last four markers, beating RPI, 5-3 at Houston Field House on Friday. The last … Continue reading Miami rallies past RPI to open road slate
Preview: Miami at RPI
Miami lost a pair of poignant games to RPI in Oxford last December, but overall the RedHawks' track record vs. the Engineers is excellent, especially in Troy. MU rides a four-game winning streak at RPI, and the RedHawks' lone road loss against the Engineers was in 1984. VFG takes a look at the upcoming series: … Continue reading Preview: Miami at RPI
Photos: Ferris State at Miami
Images from the Ferris State at Miami series played at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Oct. 3-4, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG. ———— VFG is headed to Belfast to cover Miami in the Friendship Four this November. We’re a completely independent website, so we bring you RedHawks hockey coverage without a dime of … Continue reading Photos: Ferris State at Miami
Miami sweeps away Ferris State
OXFORD, Ohio -- For the first time in seven years, Miami swept its season-opening opponent. Kocha Delic batted home a rebound shot with 2:59 left in regulation to give Miami the lead, and the RedHawks added a last-minute empty netter as MU pulled out a 3-1 win over Ferris State at Cady Arena on Saturday. … Continue reading Miami sweeps away Ferris State
Miami tops Ferris in season opener
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami's roster overhaul paid off immediately. The RedHawks brought in 21 new players this off-season, and 12 of them picked up a point on opening night, propelling MU to a 6-4 win over Ferris State at Cady Arena on Friday. It was the first Game 1 win for Miami since 2021 and … Continue reading Miami tops Ferris in season opener
2025-26 Miami preview: Goalies
In 2024-25, Miami's .865 team save percentage was dead last in the NCAA, four full thousandths clear of the entire Division I field. So it's not surprising that the RedHawks hit the reset button in net. Miami features an all-new goalie corps this season -- two freshmen and a sophomore that played for a Canadian … Continue reading 2025-26 Miami preview: Goalies
Preview: Ferris State at Miami
With three-quarters of its roster consisting of new faces, this is certainly one of the most anticipated opening weekends in Miami hockey history. Ferris State is also hoping for a major rejuvenation, as it has brought in a new coaching staff to replace 32-year veteran bench boss Bob Daniels. This is the fifth straight year … Continue reading Preview: Ferris State at Miami
2025-26 Miami preview: Defensemen
Seven of Miami's nine defensemen this season will be first-year RedHawks, which should help the blueline corps offensively and defensively. Michael Quinn (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). MU added a pair of graduate seniors, a sophomore NHL draftee and four quality freshmen to its 2025-26 defense corps. The RedHawks retained two holdovers from 2024-25, promising sophomore … Continue reading 2025-26 Miami preview: Defensemen
2025-26 scouting report: The transfers
Nine of Miami's newest 21 players this season are transfers, with seven having played for other Division I schools and the other two joining the RedHawks from U Sports -- Canada's version of the NCAA. Part II of our two-part series on the newest Miamians breaks down the transfers, with history, scouting and comments from … Continue reading 2025-26 scouting report: The transfers
Miami powers up its staff
In what has been the busiest off-season in Miami hockey history, the RedHawks have not only significantly bolstered their player roster, they've fortified their coaching and training staffs as well. MU has added an assistant to the head coach, promoted two assistants and has upgraded in the strength and conditioning department, adding a coach from … Continue reading Miami powers up its staff
Photos: Meet the team and scrimmage
Images from the meet the team event and scrimmage at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Sept. 20, 2025. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFG.
Miami releases 2025-26 roster
Miami will carry 28 players in 2025-26, 21 of which will be first-year RedHawks. Sixteen forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies comprise the upcoming season's roster, which MU released Wednesday. Of the newest RedHawks, 12 are freshmen -- including three from the OHL. Seven transferred from other NCAA schools and two more came from U … Continue reading Miami releases 2025-26 roster
Miami HOFer Rick Kuraly passes away
Miami Hall of Famer and all-time leading goal scorer Rick Kuraly passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sept. 4. Rick Kuraly (photo by Miami athletics). Kuraly, 65, scored 101 goals in 1979-83 -- 11 more than anyone in school history -- including a Miami-record 36 on the power play. His 179 career … Continue reading Miami HOFer Rick Kuraly passes away
Miami’s original grad senior gives back to hockey
In the post COVID era, graduate seniors in college hockey are seemingly more plentiful than Zambonis at a rink. But 13 years ago, when Marc Hagel came to Oxford, the concept was foreign to most NCAA fans. Hagel at the outdoor game at Soldier Field on Feb. 17, 2013 (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). For the … Continue reading Miami’s original grad senior gives back to hockey
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