OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami was less than four minutes away from a signature season win, leading by two against the eighth-ranked team in Division I. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But Western Michigan scored twice with an extra attacker and again 36 seconds into overtime as the Broncos foiled the RedHawks' upset bid, 5-4 … Continue reading Up 2 late, Miami falls to WMU in OT
Miami rocked by WMU again
At least Jason Polin didn't record a hat trick. Polin, the leading goal scorer in Division I who netted three goals in both games for No. 8 Western Michigan when it faced Miami in Kalamazoo, was limited to one marker on Friday. Unfortunately for the RedHawks, the Broncos' Max Sasson did notch a hat trick, … Continue reading Miami rocked by WMU again
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
Preview: Western Michigan at Miami
Since Miami swept Western Michigan at Lawson Arena during the COVID year, the Broncos are winless in their last 10 games vs. the RedHawks, outscoring them, 47-20. Until 2021, MU led WMU in the all-time series, but with the RedHawks' recent struggles, they are now nine games under .500 all-time vs. the Broncos. While Miami's … Continue reading Preview: Western Michigan at Miami
Miami snaps 12-game winless streak
Miami finally has a win in 2023. Despite being extremely shorthanded and outshot, 51-24 in a building they haven't won in since Austin Czarnik was a junior, Ludvig Persson stopped 50 shots as the RedHawks pulled off a 4-1 win over Minn.-Duluth at Amsoil Arena on Saturday. Ludvig Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Miami (8-20-4), … Continue reading Miami snaps 12-game winless streak
Duluth holds off late Miami charge
After falling behind by three goals in the first 40 minutes, Miami rallied to set up an interesting stretch run but ultimately couldn't close the initial deficit gap. Minnesota-Duluth edged the RedHawks, 3-2 at Amsoil Arena on Friday, maintaining its nine-season, 18-game, home-ice unbeaten streak over Miami, which extended its current winless streak to 12 … Continue reading Duluth holds off late Miami charge
Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Minn.-Duluth is the only NCHC team Miami has yet to face this season and the lone conference foe it will not host in 2022-23. The Bulldogs have been highly streaky this season, having most recently lost three, won three and lost three more before beating Denver, 6-5 in overtime last Saturday. Miami is 1-15-2 all-time … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Photos: Omaha at Miami
Images from the series between Omaha and Miami at Cady Arena on Feb. 17-18, 2023. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
Miami squanders 2-goal lead, falls in OT
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami led by two goals entering the final quadrant of the second period and was headed to the power play. Robby Drazner (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But MU allowed a shorthanded goal on that man-advantage, then the RedHawks gave up the tying goal late in regulation. Finally, to complete its latest late-game … Continue reading Miami squanders 2-goal lead, falls in OT
Miami winless streak reaches 10 games
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami was playing from behind before the opening faceoff, as starting goalie Ludvig Persson was scratched due to illness. Logan Neaton stopped 38 of 40 shots in his absence, but once again the RedHawks were unable to generate offense, as they fell to No. 15 Omaha, 3-1 at Cady Arena on Friday. … Continue reading Miami winless streak reaches 10 games
Preview: Omaha at Miami
Tragically, Omaha assistant coach Paul Jerrard passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer. He was 57. Jerrard played in five NHL games, was an assistant in that league for five seasons and has spent the last five campaigns behind the bench for the Mavericks. UNO is 7-1-1 in its last nine games, including a sweep … Continue reading Preview: Omaha at Miami
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
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
Miami, St. Cloud tie again
Miami didn't pick up a win this weekend, but considering its recent history in St. Cloud -- and its recent history overall -- the RedHawks will take a pair of ties. John Waldron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). MU's John Waldron scored the equalizer in the closing seconds of regulation as the RedHawks and Huskies played … Continue reading Miami, St. Cloud tie again
Miami salvages tie at St. Cloud
Miami ended its seven-game losing streak but kept its winless string alive. After suffering their worst home loss in Cady Arena history last weekend, the RedHawks skated to a 3-3 tie at No. 5 St. Cloud State on Friday. Ludvig Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The Huskies (18-8-1) won the shootout in the 10th round … Continue reading Miami salvages tie at St. Cloud
Preview: Miami at St. Cloud State
Last weekend was a complete disaster for Miami, and now the RedHawks visit the team that beat them by a 19-1 aggregate margin when they traveled to St. Cloud State for a weekend series last February. It can't get a whole lot worse than a month of getting outscored, 32-2 in January, right? For Miami, … Continue reading Preview: Miami at St. Cloud State
Photos: North Dakota at Miami
Images from the series between North Dakota and Miami at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Jan. 28-29, 2023. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
Miami trounced by UND, drops 7th straight
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami will be the happiest team in Division I to see the calendar flip. The RedHawks finished their January slate by suffering their most lopsided home loss in 27 years, falling 8-0 to North Dakota at Cady Arena on Saturday. MU ended the month 0-6, being outscored, 32-2. The last time the … Continue reading Miami trounced by UND, drops 7th straight
Offense sputters again in loss to N. Dakota
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami finally broke through on the scoresheet midway through the third period, but unfortunately for the RedHawks, that goal came after North Dakota had netted four of its own. The Fighting Hawks rode that offensive outburst to a 4-1 win at Cady Arena on Friday, extending Miami's losing streak to six games. … Continue reading Offense sputters again in loss to N. Dakota
Preview: North Dakota at Miami
Looking at the schedule last summer, it was hard to imagine North Dakota would be in seventh place in the NCHC when it came to Oxford. But the Fighting Hawks' loss to the RedHawks in Grand Forks two months ago started their current 2-6-1 skid vs. league opponents. Miami is winless in its last four … Continue reading Preview: North Dakota at Miami
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