Images from the series between Miami and Ferris State at Ewigleben Ice Arena on Oct. 2-3, 2021. All photos by Cathy Lachmann.
Miami falls to Ferris in overtime
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Miami's special teams were anything but in the final minutes on Sunday. Matt Barry (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The RedHawks allowed a go-ahead power play goal as time wound down in regulation, and after tying the score with a minute left, gave up a shorthanded marker in overtime as they fell … Continue reading Miami falls to Ferris in overtime
Miami rallies past Ferris in season opener
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – It's well documented that Miami struggled offensively last season. Michael Regush (17) celebrates his goal with linemates Chase Gresock (10) and Matthew Barbolini (29) (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But the RedHawks made major strides toward fixing that problem on opening night of 2021-22, scoring the final five goals after falling behind by two … Continue reading Miami rallies past Ferris in season opener
Preview: Miami at Ferris State
Miami fans can relate to Ferris State's 2020-21 campaign, but FSU's COVID-shortened season went far worse. While the Bulldogs have boasted plenty of success historically, they could not get into the win column last season, finishing 1-23-1 with their lone win coming against a non-Division I school. But Ferris State's Ewigleben Arena has always been … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Ferris State
2021-22 Miami preview: The goalies
Miami's goaltending situation was anything but settled heading into 2020-21, but a season later a pecking order seems to have been established. Ludvig Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Then-freshman Ludvig Persson dominated in the Omaha bubble, seizing the starting job, and as the lone returning at this position, he is expected to log the majority … Continue reading 2021-22 Miami preview: The goalies
2021-22 Miami preview: The defensemen
After an abysmal showing in Chris Bergeron's first season, Miami's defense corps did improve last season, holding opponents to fewer quality chances and lighting the lamp at a clip that challenged the forwards. Miami's Derek Daschke (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Derek Daschke, who was named captain this week, leads a unit of eight returning regulars … Continue reading 2021-22 Miami preview: The defensemen
2021-22 Miami preview: The forwards
It was Miami's worst-ever offensive campaign by over a third of a goal per game, and only six Division I teams scored at a worse clip than the RedHawks in 2020-21, But Miami has brought in four veteran transfers with a scoring track record and Detroit fourth-round pick Red Savage, the son of former NHLer … Continue reading 2021-22 Miami preview: The forwards
2021-22 Miami preview: Overview
Like seemingly everything in the COVID era, roster turnover was anything but normal this past off-season. Miami coach Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Allowing universal fifth-year eligibility parlayed with a no-wait transfer rule has caused massive fluctuation on Division I rosters as well as a logjam of players staying at their respective schools an … Continue reading 2021-22 Miami preview: Overview
Q&A with Barry Schutte: Part II
Miami's 2021-22 roster features 10 first-year RedHawks – six freshmen, two sophomores and a pair of seniors. Six are transfers. Miami coach Barry Schutte (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). As associate head coach, Barry Schutte, along with fellow associate Eric Rud, played a major role in landing the newest class of MU hockey talent, which is … Continue reading Q&A with Barry Schutte: Part II
Q&A with Barry Schutte: Part I
Barry Schutte enters his third season as associate head coach at Miami after holding an assistant position at Bowling Green for the previous nine campaigns. Miami associate coach Barry Schutte (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Obviously, recruiting is one of assistant coaches' main jobs, and it's been an area in which the RedHawks have struggled for a while. … Continue reading Q&A with Barry Schutte: Part I
NCHC Snapshot: Western Michigan
Last month Andy Murray, who had coached Western Michigan for the past 10 seasons, stepped down, and assistant Pat Ferschweiler was promoted to fill the vacated spot. The Broncos were 14 games over .500 in Murray's last five seasons, qualifying for the NCAA Tournament once in 2017. Ferschweiler was an assistant for the Detroit Red … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: Western Michigan
NCHC Snapshot: St. Cloud State
St. Cloud was the No. 1 overall seed in both 2017-18 and 2018-19 but was upset in the first round both seasons, labeling the Huskies as a team that couldn't win when it counted. SCSU attempted to crush that reputation last season, advancing to the national championship after NCAA Tournament wins over Boston University, Boston … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: St. Cloud State
NCHC snapshot: Omaha
It seemed like a dream scenario for Omaha, which hosted the NCHC bubble and only had to play seven of its 24 regular season games away from Baxter Arena. The Mavericks finished 10-6-1 at Baxter Arena, and they rode that to NCAA Tournament qualification, but UNO was pounded by Minnesota in the first round of … Continue reading NCHC snapshot: Omaha
NCHC Snapshot: North Dakota
North Dakota was considered one of the favorites to win the NCAA championship last season, but league rival Minn.-Duluth ended the Fighting Hawks' bid in an epic five-overtime regional final. UND should always be considered a contender not only for the top spot in the league but the national title, and despite losing a significant … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: North Dakota
NCHC Snapshot: Minn.-Duluth
What a four-year run it has been for Minnesota-Duluth. In 2018, national title. In 2019, national title. In 2020, the Bulldogs had 22 wins heading into the NCHC Tournament, but COVID canceled the entire postseason. Then came 2021. After Michigan was forced to forfeit its first-round NCAA matchup, UMD's five-overtime win over North Dakota was … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: Minn.-Duluth
NCHC Snapshot: Denver
By its standards, Denver's 2020-21 season was a disaster. The Pioneers snapped a 22-year string of winning seasons and failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007. But there's still plenty of cause for optimism in the DU camp, as fourth-season coach David Carle's first two teams finished with winning … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: Denver
NCHC Snapshot: Colorado College
Colorado College opens Ed Robson Arena this fall, a beautiful 3,000-plus seat on-campus facility, and that will certainly benefit recruitment. Because CC can use the help. The Tigers have not reached .500 since 2011-12, and their .217 winning percentage last season was their worst in five years. To be fair, Colorado College's schedule consisted exclusively … Continue reading NCHC Snapshot: Colorado College
A look at the 10 newest RedHawks
Ten new players will be joining Miami for the 2021-22 season, and six are transfers from other Division I programs. Five forwards, three defensemen and two goalies will make their RedHawks debuts this fall, according to the roster posted on the team website. Eight of 28 players will not return from 2020-21, and with 10 … Continue reading A look at the 10 newest RedHawks
Two NHL draftees headed to Miami
For the first time in three years, Miami had a player selected in the NHL entry draft. Incoming freshman Red Savage, younger brother of current RedHawk Ryan Savage and son of former NHLer and MU alum Brian Savage, was selected in the fourth round, No. 114 overall by the Detroit Red Wings. The 18-year-old center/wing … Continue reading Two NHL draftees headed to Miami
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