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
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
Nies scouting Miami back to success
In 2021, David Nies completed his third season as an assistant for USHL Omaha when Lancers ownership began making extreme budget cuts and other bizarre moves. David Nies (photo by Miami athletics). The well-documented juniors soap opera culminated in the coaching staff resigning and players refusing to dress in November of that year. Fortunately for … Continue reading Nies scouting Miami back to success
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’
Green was a giant for Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – On stats alone, Gordie Green is among the best players ever to dress for Miami. The team captain has climbed into the top 40 on the team's all-time points leaderboard. He finished this season third in the conference in points with 36 and was named to the all-NCHC's second team. Green twice … Continue reading Green was a giant for Miami
Larkin pulling out all stops
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami had used some form of a rotation in net for 11 years before Ryan Larkin joined the RedHawks. There were the tandems of Jeff and Eff, then Connor and Cody, followed by Jay and McKay. Ryan Larkin (photo by Cathy Lachmann). But when Larkin came to Oxford, he took over the … Continue reading Larkin pulling out all stops
Bachman overdrive
OXFORD, Ohio – Watching even a single shift of Karch Bachman on the ice, one area of his game stands out immediately: Speed. But as evolved as that aspect is, his teammates and head coach point out another attribute they say is on par with his skating: Bachman's work ethic. That's quite the compliment, since … Continue reading Bachman overdrive
Johnson comes to Miami’s defense
OXFORD, Ohio – After sitting for the first two-thirds of his sophomore season, the opportunity to play again finally presented itself, and Carter Johnson took full advantage. The 6-feet, 3-inch center dished out hits, played tight, physical defense and won faceoffs. Miami's Carter Johnson (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Johnson was looking to carry that momentum … Continue reading Johnson comes to Miami’s defense
St. Louis blueliner
OXFORD, Ohio – Heading into last off-season, it appeared Grant Frederic's Miami career was over. After skating in fewer than half of the RedHawks' games as a sophomore and dressing for just one contest in 2018-19, the 6-feet, 3-inch, 200-pound defenseman was looking to transfer. Miami's Grant Frederic (photo by Cathy Lachmann). But after Chris … Continue reading St. Louis blueliner
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