Miami cut ties with Chris Bergeron two weeks ago, and with the need to nail down assistant coaches, recruit future players and re-recruit incoming players as well as attempt to retain potentially returning players -- especially in the Wild West transfer portal era -- the proverbial clock is ticking for the university to name the … Continue reading Coaching hire crucial for Miami
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
Season wrap: What’s next for MU hockey?
On April 8, 2019, Chris Bergeron gave an impassioned speech to media, season holders, staff and players, captivating all in attendance with his enthusiasm, energy and confidence. Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). His hiring as Miami's sixth head coach was celebrated by most that day, and that verve was validated by his powerful message … Continue reading Season wrap: What’s next for MU hockey?
2023-24 Miami portal tracker
Tracking Miami players that have entered the NCAA's transfer portal as well as those heading to Oxford from other schools and their 2023-24 stats. Check back for the latest updates. LEAVING MIAMI: SkatersPos.GPGAPts.+ / --PIMAxel KumlinD342911-1210Dylan MoultonD34628-1035Hampus RydqvistD36178-2220Thomas DaskasF36347-921Robby DraznerD33213-1212 GoaliesGPW-L-TGAASv %SHOCarter McPhail20-0-04.71.8850 HEADING TO MIAMI: SkatersPrev. teamPos.GPGAPts.+ / --PIMChristophe FillionQuinnipiacF39127191129Matt ChoupaniNortheasternF283912-18 GoaliesPrev. teamGPW-L-TGAASv %SHOBrett … Continue reading 2023-24 Miami portal tracker
Moulton, McPhail hit portal
Dylan Moulton (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Seniors defenseman Dylan Moulton and goalie Carter McPhail are the first two RedHawks to enter the transfer portal this off-season. Moulton led Miami in defenseman goals (6) and tallied eight points in 34 games this season. In four seasons with the RedHawks, he dressed 115 times, finishing his MU … Continue reading Moulton, McPhail hit portal
Sayler: Miami, Bergeron ‘parting ways’
Miami is officially looking for a new head hockey coach. Miami coach Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann). MU athletic director David Sayler was quoted in a statement released Tuesday morning, confirming reports that Chris Bergeron is being relieved of duties after five seasons behind the RedHawks' bench. "Parting ways with Coach Bergeron is a … Continue reading Sayler: Miami, Bergeron ‘parting ways’
Report: Bergeron out after 5 seasons
Following an all-time NCHC worst 1-21-2 conference record this season and a third straight last-place finish in the league, multiple reports came out late Monday indicating Miami head coach Chris Bergeron is being relieved of duty. Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Columbus Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline was the first to post that … Continue reading Report: Bergeron out after 5 seasons
N. Dakota sweeps away Miami’s season
For the fifth straight postseason, Miami was bounced without winning a playoff game. No. 5 North Dakota pounded the RedHawks, 7-1 at Ralph Engelstad Arena on Saturday, earning a two-game sweep in the best-of-3, opening round NCHC quarterfinal series. MU (7-26-3) lost its 10th straight postseason game and has not won a playoff series since … Continue reading N. Dakota sweeps away Miami’s season
Playoff Preview: Miami at N. Dakota
Miami hasn't won a game in over two months, entering this series 0-13-1 in its last 14 games, and now the RedHawks must take 2 of 3 in one of the most hostile rinks in Division I against the fifth-ranked NCAA team just to extend their season. MU is 1-15-1 in its last 17 meetings … Continue reading Playoff Preview: Miami at N. Dakota
WMU blasts Miami, earns sweep
It's official: Miami finished with the worst league record in the history of the NCHC. No. 15 Western Michigan scored two shorthanded goals in the first period en route to a 6-1 drubbing and series sweep of the RedHawks at Lawson Arena on Saturday in the teams' regular season finale. The RedHawks finished 1-21-2 and … Continue reading WMU blasts Miami, earns sweep
WMU rallies from 2 down, tops Miami
Miami's final regular season series began promisingly enough, but ultimately ended up in the loss column. The RedHawks jumped out to a two-goal lead against No. 15 Western Michigan before the Broncos ran off the final three tallies to edge MU, 3-2 at Lawson Arena on Friday. Miami is winless in 13 games (0-12-1), tied … Continue reading WMU rallies from 2 down, tops Miami
Preview: Miami at W. Michigan
Miami has won just one conference game in 2023-24 heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Fortunately (maybe?) for the RedHawks, its final league opponent -- Western Michigan -- is the one team against which MU recorded an NCHC victory. VFTG takes a look at the upcoming series: WHO: Miami RedHawks (7-22-3, 1-19-2 … Continue reading Preview: Miami at W. Michigan
Miami swept by UNO in home finale
OXFORD, Ohio -- In Miami's final home game of 2023-24, its special teams were anything but special. The RedHawks were swept by No. 18 Omaha, 2-1 at Cady Arena on Saturday, giving up both goals on the power play and failing to generate any scoring chances on their lone man-advantage. The loss extends Miami's winless … Continue reading Miami swept by UNO in home finale
Miami winless streak reaches 11
OXFORD, Ohio -- After struggling early, Miami positioned itself to end its 10-game winless streak, erasing a two-goal deficit in the final seven minutes. Unfortunately for the RedHawks, No. 18 Omaha had other plans. Zach Urdahl scored on a 2-on-1 with 54 seconds left in regulation as the Mavericks edged Miami, 4-3 at Cady Arena … Continue reading Miami winless streak reaches 11
Preview: Omaha at Miami
Omaha had lost three straight games heading into its series at St. Cloud State on Jan. 26 and had posted just three wins in the previous eight weeks. But the Mavericks beat the Huskies, 7-6 in overtime that night and are 5-1-2 in their last eight since, earning a top-20 spot in the national rankings. … Continue reading Preview: Omaha at Miami
Miami, DU tie; Denver wins shootout
Thanks to an outstanding road effort and a late rally, Miami halted its losing streak at eight games. But the RedHawks' winless string reached nine. Matthew Barbolini (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). No. 3 Denver and Miami skated to a 3-3 tie at Magness Arena on Friday, and the Pioneers earned the second league point by … Continue reading Miami, DU tie; Denver wins shootout
Photos: St. Cloud State at Miami
Images from the series between St. Cloud State and Miami at Cady Arena on Feb. 9-10, 2024. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.com.
MU swept by SCSU, loses 8th straight
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami's losing streak is now its longest of the 2020s. St. Cloud State broke a late tie with a pair of third-period goals en route to a 3-1 win over the RedHawks at Cady Arena on Saturday, earning the weekend and four-game season sweep. The loss was Miami's eighth straight, its lengthiest … Continue reading MU swept by SCSU, loses 8th straight
Preview: St. Cloud State at Miami
Extremely close games has been an early-2024 theme for St. Cloud State. Five of the Huskies' last seven games have gone to overtime, and its two-goal differential in one of the others was due to a late empty netter. Miami's lone home conference win in 2022-23 -- a 5-0 victory on Dec. 10, 2022 -- … Continue reading Preview: St. Cloud State at Miami
Photos: N. Dakota at Miami
Images from the series between North Dakota and Miami played at Cady Arena on Feb. 2-3, 2024. All photos by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG.
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