Although Miami's season ended just a week ago, six seniors from the 2024-25 graduating class are already playing for professional teams, with several making an immediate impact. Colby Ambrosio (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Colby Ambrosio, Spencer Cox, Christophe Fillion, Conner Hutchison, Dylan Moulton and Ryan Sullivan have all joined teams ECHL teams following the conclusion … Continue reading Six RedHawks debut in pros
Barbolini, others sign pro deals
Matthew Barbolini is joining the Maple Leafs organization. Matthew Barbolini (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Barbolini signed a two-year AHL contract starting in 2024-25 to play for the Toronto Marlies, and he will skate with the team on a pro tryout deal for the balance of this season. In 125 games over the past four seasons, … Continue reading Barbolini, others sign pro deals
ProHawks: Miamians thriving in NHL
Forwards Reilly Smith and Blake Coleman are tied for the most NHL points by a former Miamian this season, as both have lines of 6-7-13. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Smith, in his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is second on the all-time RedHawks leaderboard in NHL points with 490, trailing only leader … Continue reading ProHawks: Miamians thriving in NHL
Martinez, Smith win Stanley Cup
Alec Martinez became the first former RedHawk to win a third Stanley Cup, and he celebrated with another ex-Miamian. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Reilly Smith, an original member of the Golden Knights, skated the Cup for the first time as Vegas downed Florida in five games, clinching the series at home on Tuesday. … Continue reading Martinez, Smith win Stanley Cup
Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
They are eternally tied on the Miami goal leaderboard, so it makes sense it would take some time for them to break a deadlock at the NHL level. But on Thursday, after 40 days, Reilly Smith finally established a new record for NHL goals by a RedHawk in style. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). … Continue reading Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
ProHawks: Smith, Martinez hit milestone together
Reilly Smith and Alec Martinez weren't teammates in Oxford but they have played together for several years with Vegas, so it's appropriate they both dressed for their 700th NHL game the same night. And Smith scored twice in that contest, including the game winner. In Toronto, Smith's hometown. In overtime. It gets even better: He … Continue reading ProHawks: Smith, Martinez hit milestone together
No N.A. titles for Miami alums
Former RedHawks made significant postseason runs in their respective North American professional leagues, but no championships were won on this continent by Miami alumni this playoff year. Gordie Green (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Newfoundland's Gordie Green came the closest, advancing to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Eastern Conference final, but his team lost to Florida, four games to … Continue reading No N.A. titles for Miami alums
ProHawks: 3 MU alums thriving with CBJ
It's something you almost never see at the highest level of sports in the 21st century. Three players are fortunate enough to dress for their hometown team nightly, and even better, all are enjoying their best professional seasons as teammates. Sean Kuraly (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Oh yeah, and Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Sean Kuraly, … Continue reading ProHawks: 3 MU alums thriving with CBJ
ProHawks: Greene logs 1,000th NHL game
Andy Greene dressed for his 1,000th NHL game on Monday, becoming just the second former RedHawk to reach that milestone. Andy Greene (photo by Brett Hansbauer/Getty Images). Greene, one of only five Miami defensemen in the team's 100-point club, has 50 goals and 205 assists in his 16-season NHL career. He played with New Jersey … Continue reading ProHawks: Greene logs 1,000th NHL game
Miamians thrive in Stanley Cup playoffs
Blake Coleman became the second former RedHawk to win two career Stanley Cups last month. Blake Coleman (photo by Cathy Lachmann). And the Tampa Bay forward was the first MU alum to hoist the NHL's top prize in consecutive seasons. Coleman has logged 53 career playoff games, 48 of which came in the past two … Continue reading Miamians thrive in Stanley Cup playoffs
Pro report: Another milestone for Smith
Six former RedHawks returned to action when the NHL resumed play at the beginning of this month, and five are not only still alive in a quest for the Stanley Cup but thriving with their respective teams. Blake Coleman (Tampa Bay), Sean Kuraly (Boston), Andy Greene (NY Islanders), Reilly Smith (Vegas) and Alec Martinez (Vegas) … Continue reading Pro report: Another milestone for Smith
Wingels made major impact on hockey
Tommy Wingels was a sophomore when Miami advanced to the national championship game. He was on the ice when Boston University scored a fluky overtime goal off the shoulder of RedHawks defenseman Kevin Roeder to win an NCAA title game MU led by two goals with under a minute left in regulation. Tommy Wingels (photo … Continue reading Wingels made major impact on hockey
Pro report: Europe cancels playoffs
Several Miami alumni playing in Europe had their seasons abruptly halted prior to or during the playoffs due to the Coronavirus threat. DEL and DEL2, the top two German leagues, have canceled their postseasons, as has Austria's top league, EBEL. Jeff Zatkoff is 22-6 with a 2.41 goals-against average for Straubing, which would have been … Continue reading Pro report: Europe cancels playoffs
Pro report: Trade deadline edition
It's been a wild month for RedHawks alumni. Four of the nine former Miamians in the NHL were moved prior to this week's trade deadline, with all shifting from teams not in playoff contention to ones positioned to qualify for the postseason. Blake Coleman (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Defenseman Andy Greene and center Blake Coleman … Continue reading Pro report: Trade deadline edition
Pros: Smith killing it in Vegas
Thanks to five January goals, Reilly Smith reached the 20-goal mark for the fourth time in his NHL career and is on pace to shatter her career high of 25 goals set with Florida in 2015-16. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Smith also recently recorded his 200th NHL goal. In eight games this month, … Continue reading Pros: Smith killing it in Vegas
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