On Thursday, Miami and goalie Shika Gadzhiev mutually parted ways, since the Russian-born netminder was unable to secure NCAA eligibility 10 weeks into the season despite both sides' best efforts. The same day, the RedHawks announced the addition of Quebecker Mathis Langevin to replace him on the roster. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). That … Continue reading Miami uses ‘Noreen rule’ to add goalie
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’
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
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 Miami preview: Forwards
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 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
View From the Glass Q&A, Part II
We're answering questions from our mail bag during this most chaotic off-season. Part I, which can be viewed here, dealt more with NCAA changes and how they will impact Miami. In our second segment, we respond to questions that we received from Twit-X, email and the site regarding the program's quest to return to relevance. … Continue reading View From the Glass Q&A, Part II
Miami 2025-26 roster nearly set
The Miami coaching staff has been garnering commits for the upcoming season since being hired last spring, and incoming members of the RedHawks' 2025-26 class are attracting national attention. Between traditional recruits, Canadian Hockey League commits and portal transfers, 14 forwards, seven defenseman and a goalie have signed as the newest members of the MU … Continue reading Miami 2025-26 roster nearly set
Omaha wallops Miami in ’24 road finale
This was not the way Miami wanted to wrap up the road portion of its 2024 slate. The RedHawks finished the calendar year winless outside of Oxford, capped off by an 8-1 blowout at the hands of Omaha in their road finale at Baxter Arena on Saturday. Miami will end 2024 with an 0-14-3 record … Continue reading Omaha wallops Miami in ’24 road finale
Cisek thriving in return role at Miami
When Miami made a head coaching change in mid-March, assistant Zack Cisek's future was a complete uncertainty. He had spent four seasons in two stints as a RedHawks coach, including an assistant role the previous two campaigns, but MU began interviewing candidates for the RedHawks' next head coach, and typically new staffs bring in their … Continue reading Cisek thriving in return role at Miami
Miami sweeps UAA, remains unbeaten
OXFORD, Ohio -- Two weeks into Anthony Noreen's NCAA coaching career, Miami is riding its longest unbeaten streak to start a season in 11 years. The RedHawks dominated Alaska-Anchorage on Saturday, winning 4-1 at Cady Arena and earning a series sweep for the first time in exactly one year. Miami (2-0-2) tied both of its … Continue reading Miami sweeps UAA, remains unbeaten
Miami edges UAA in Noreen’s home opener
OXFORD, Ohio -- Anthony Noreen was loudly cheered by Miami fans as his name was announced minutes before his first-ever Division I home game behind the bench, and the head coach's team rewarded them with his inaugural NCAA victory. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The RedHawks' 3-2 win at Cady Arena on Friday came … Continue reading Miami edges UAA in Noreen’s home opener
2024-25 Miami preview: Forwards
Miami was limited to 78 goals in 36 games last season. That 2.17 scoring clip was the fifth-worst in Division I, but the RedHawks have added several high-caliber forward scoring threats through the transfer portal and multiple freshmen who can find the net. Miami's forward corps of 18 will have a veteran presence, as 10 … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Forwards
2024-25 Miami preview: Overview
Miami is coming off its worst season in 33 years, but the RedHawks have been one of the most active teams in Division I this spring and summer. MU added 13 players to its roster -- accounting for nearly half of the team -- following the hiring of head coach Anthony Noreen, associate head coach … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Overview
2024-25 Roster glance: The freshmen
Among Miami’s 13-newcomer class are six freshmen, and the majority have a chance to make an immediate impact on the team. One goalie, one defenseman and four forwards begin their collegiate careers on a RedHawks team that retained just 17 players from 2023-24. Two members of the incoming freshman class enjoyed extremely successful USHL seasons … Continue reading 2024-25 Roster glance: The freshmen
2024-25 roster glance: The transfers
Soon after last season ended, Miami was down to 17 players due to transfers and graduations, and portal entry was a serious consideration for several of the key remaining skaters. But four months after Anthony Noreen took over the RedHawks’ head coaching job, the team released its 30-player roster for 2024-25 – 18 forwards, nine … Continue reading 2024-25 roster glance: The transfers
Thibodeau: Miami a ‘sleeping giant’
When Troy Thibodeau was offered an assistant coaching job under Anthony Noreen at Tri-City in 2018, he answered 'yes' without even asking about the salary. Troy Thibodeau (photo by Miami athletics). But six years later when Noreen was hired by Miami and the opportunity arose to rejoin his staff this spring, Thibodeau needed a little … Continue reading Thibodeau: Miami a ‘sleeping giant’
2024-25 Miami coaching staff set
Miami has solidified its coaching staff, retaining one of its assistants from the previous regime and adding two faces that are new to Miami but very familiar to coach Anthony Noreen. Miami coach Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Troy Thibodeau and David Nies -- both of whom were assistants under Noreen at USHL Tri-City … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami coaching staff set
Miami to intro Noreen Tuesday
Eight days after Anthony Noreen was hired by Miami, he will make his first Oxford public appearance at Goggin Ice Center on Tuesday for an introductory press conference. The event will take place at 1 p.m. in the rink's club lounge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. Noreen, who was hired April 1, is the … Continue reading Miami to intro Noreen Tuesday
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