The Miami regular season doesn't start for three months, but the RedHawks registered a hat trick this weekend. Defenseman James Rieber was selected by Anaheim in the seventh round, 210th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, becoming the third Miami commit or current player picked in the two-day event. Ilia Morozov was taken by Buffalo … Continue reading MU commit Rieber drafted by Anaheim
Montreal selects Runtso in 2nd round
This fall, Miami will have a first- and second-round NHL draftee on its roster. Incoming RedHawks freshman Tim Runtso was drafted by Montreal in the second round on Saturday. The Canadiens traded up to the 57th overall selection to acquire Runtso, meaning they were likely targeting him. Runtso, a defenseman from WHL Victoria, netted 11 … Continue reading Montreal selects Runtso in 2nd round
Morozov drafted by Buffalo 20th overall
Ilia Morozov is officially Miami's highest-ever NHL draftee. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The sophomore-to-be center was selected in the first round, 20th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres. The center, who doesn't turn 18 until August, finished his freshman season with eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points as the youngest player in … Continue reading Morozov drafted by Buffalo 20th overall
Morozov, Runtso dominate at NHL combine
Ilia Morozov's score in this month's NHL combine for draft-eligible players was the fifth-highest in the event's three-decade history. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The Miami center finished in the top 10 out of 90 blue chip prospects in six categories. But the sophomore-to-be still wasn't impressed with his performance in Buffalo, where he … Continue reading Morozov, Runtso dominate at NHL combine
Morozov: Highest-ever Miami NHL draftee?
Next weekend's NHL draft could be historic for Miami hockey. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Poised to be selected earlier than any other former draftee in RedHawks history is sophomore-to-be Ilia Morozov, who recorded 20 points last season as the youngest player in college hockey. Morozov, who turns 18 in August, is a projected … Continue reading Morozov: Highest-ever Miami NHL draftee?
Flames draftee Yegorov headed to Miami
Miami's 2026-27 goalie trio is set. Russian-born Calgary Flames draft pick Yegor Yegorov has committed to the RedHawks for the upcoming season. Yegorov was selected by Calgary in the sixth round, 176th overall in 2023. Since being drafted he has remained in Russia, playing predominantly in the MHL, a high-end juniors league. Last season, Yegorov … Continue reading Flames draftee Yegorov headed to Miami
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