Statistically, Miami's best weekend series of 2019-20 in conference play was its trip to Omaha, where the RedHawks earned five of a possible six points and outscored the Mavericks, 7-4. Now mired in an 11-game winless streak, MU hopes to return to that late-November form. Nebraska-Omaha is in sixth place in the NCHC, 10 points … Continue reading Preview: UNO at Miami
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
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
Miami blanked, swept by Denver
At least when Miami allowed seven goals on Friday, it scored three goals of its own. MU hung with No. 7 Denver for the first period, but the Pioneers blew it open in the second in a 7-0 win over RedHawks' at Magness Arena on Saturday, sweeping the four-game season series and outscoring the RedHawks, … Continue reading Miami blanked, swept by Denver
Denver hammers Miami
For the second time this season, Miami has extended a winless streak to 10 games. No. 7 Denver scored four times in the first period en route to a 7-3 pounding of the RedHawks at Magness Arena on Friday. Miami (6-18-5) is 0-8-2 during its current skid. The RedHawks lost their last seven games of … Continue reading Denver hammers Miami
Miami needs to stay in the NCHC
On Tuesday, it was announced the CCHA – Miami's conference from 1981 until its demise in 2013 – will be resurrected, with seven of the current 10 WCHA teams re-brandishing themselves as members of the defunct league. On Thursday, College Hockey News indicated the RedHawks are interested in departing the NCHC in favor of the … Continue reading Miami needs to stay in the NCHC
Preview: Miami at Denver
Denver was cruising through its schedule, losing just four of its first 26 games and challenging for the top spot in the NCHC. But the Pioneers' run has been halted the past two weekends, as they were swept by Minnesota-Duluth and then again at North Dakota, and now they're trying to hold onto home-ice advantage … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Denver
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
Photos: W. Michigan at Miami
Images from the series played between Western Michigan and Miami at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio, on Feb. 14-15, 2020. All photos by Cathy Lachmann.
Offense dries up as WMU sinks Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami wasted no time generating offense on Saturday, scoring 39 seconds into the game. Unfortunately for the RedHawks, they led for a whopping nine seconds, as Western Michigan tied it at 0:48 of the first period and ran off three more goals in a 4-1 win over MU at Cady Arena. The … Continue reading Offense dries up as WMU sinks Miami
Miami ekes out tie vs. W. Michigan
OXFORD, Ohio – With time winding down in the second period, it appeared Miami was headed for its sixth straight loss. But the RedHawks – down two at the time – scored with a minute left in that frame to seize the momentum and ended up tying the game early in the third frame to … Continue reading Miami ekes out tie vs. W. Michigan
Preview: W. Michigan at Miami
Just a couple of years ago, Miami held a substantial lead in the all-time series vs. Western Michigan. But the Broncos have won 10 of the last 13 meetings between these teams and the RedHawks are now just a game over .500 vs. WMU. MU was swept in the four-game set vs. Western Michigan last … Continue reading Preview: W. Michigan at Miami
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
St. Cloud blanks, sweeps Miami
The start of a new month didn't help Miami reverse its recent struggling trend. The RedHawks were shut out, 3-0 by St. Cloud State at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on Saturday, as they lost their fifth straight game and saw their winless streak extended to seven. The Huskies (10-12-4) swept the four-game regular … Continue reading St. Cloud blanks, sweeps Miami
St. Cloud surges past Miami in third
Yet another game got away from Miami late. This time it was St. Cloud State tying the score late in the second period, taking the lead with 6:15 left in regulation and sealing a 4-2 win over the RedHawks at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on Friday with an empty netter in the closing seconds. … Continue reading St. Cloud surges past Miami in third
Preview: Miami at St. Cloud St.
St. Cloud State swept Miami in Oxford on Dec. 6-7, but overall this regular season has been a disappointment for the Huskies, who won 30 games in 2018-19. Even in a down year, SCSU is one of the toughest places for visitors to win. St. Cloud State – which went 17-0-1 on home ice last … Continue reading Preview: Miami at St. Cloud St.
Photos: Denver at Miami
Images from the series played between the Denver Pioneers and Miami RedHawks at Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio on Jan. 24-25, 2020. All photos by Cathy Lachmann.
Denver pulls away late, sweeps MU
OXFORD, Ohio – It was another fast start for Miami and a lot less energy as the game progressed. That seems to be the team's recent modus operandi, as the RedHawks were held to six shots in the final two periods as No. 5 Denver completed a weekend sweep of MU, 5-2 at Cady Arena … Continue reading Denver pulls away late, sweeps MU
Miami can’t hold 2-goal lead again
OXFORD, Ohio – Groundhog Day may not be for another week, but Miami has lived through it the past eight days. On Friday – for the third straight game – the RedHawks jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but once again they were unable to secure the win, falling 3-2 to … Continue reading Miami can’t hold 2-goal lead again
Preview: Denver at Miami
Denver started the season on fire, cooled off a bit and now is playing at top form again, as the Pioneers come to Oxford riding a nine-game unbeaten streak (6-0-3). DU has not lost since Dec. 6 and is tied for second in the NCHC in goals per game (3.25). The Pioneers are coming off … Continue reading Preview: Denver at Miami
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