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
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
Captain Clement anchoring blue line
OXFORD, Ohio – It’s exceedingly rare that a Michigan-born Division I starter not dress for a single Juniors game before turning 18. Clement on senior night (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But Jack Clement was busy winning a pair of state championships with his high school team, Brother Rice, earning titles his sophomore and senior years. … Continue reading Captain Clement anchoring blue line
Healthy Cassetti a force up front
OXFORD, Ohio – Joey Cassetti is tied for second on Miami with nine goals, and he just eclipsed his career high in points. But the journey to his current collegiate apex has been arduous, both physically and mentally. The 6-feet, four-inch center has battled numerous injuries, COVID and confidence issues. Yet he has emerged playing … Continue reading Healthy Cassetti a force up front
Another Savage thriving at Miami
OXFORD, Ohio -- The Savage name can be seen all over Cady Arena. Ryan Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Hanging above the student section are the metallic characters “17 Savage”, honoring Brian Savage, who played 12 years in the NHL. A team picture featuring him and the 1992-93 Miami team that was the first to … Continue reading Another Savage thriving at Miami
Olmstead finds second home at Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – Playing for his dream school, one he rooted for his entire childhood, became reality for Jack Olmstead in 2018. Olmstead's backhand goal vs. Denver on Jan. 29, 2022 (photo by Cathy Lachmann). The Detroit-area forward grew up a huge University of Michigan fan, and he joined the Wolverines 4½ years ago following … Continue reading Olmstead finds second home at Miami
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