Preview: Miami vs. Robert Morris

While Miami has already played four regular season games, these will be Robert Morris' first official games of 2024-25. The Colonials were beaten, 7-2 by Bowling Green, edged Canadian team Simon Fraser and lost by one to Team USA's Under-18 team in their three exhibitions. RMU looks to build on an 11-win 2023-24 season, its … Continue reading Preview: Miami vs. Robert Morris

Miami sweeps UAA, remains unbeaten

OXFORD, Ohio -- Two weeks into Anthony Noreen's NCAA coaching career, Miami is riding its longest unbeaten streak to start a season in 11 years. The RedHawks dominated Alaska-Anchorage on Saturday, winning 4-1 at Cady Arena and earning a series sweep for the first time in exactly one year. Miami (2-0-2) tied both of its … Continue reading Miami sweeps UAA, remains unbeaten

Miami edges UAA in Noreen’s home opener

OXFORD, Ohio -- Anthony Noreen was loudly cheered by Miami fans as his name was announced minutes before his first-ever Division I home game behind the bench, and the head coach's team rewarded them with his inaugural NCAA victory. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The RedHawks' 3-2 win at Cady Arena on Friday came … Continue reading Miami edges UAA in Noreen’s home opener

Miami, Ferris State tie season opener

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Miami never trailed in Anthony Noreen's coaching debut, but the RedHawks began the 2024-25 season with a tie. Miami took the lead three different times, but Ferris State responded with a tying goal on each occasion as the teams skated to a 3-3 stalemate at Ewigleben Ice Arena on Friday. No … Continue reading Miami, Ferris State tie season opener

Preview: Miami at Ferris State

For the second straight year, Miami opens its season in Big Rapids, and the RedHawks are hoping Friday's opener ends better than Game 1 last October. The RedHawks led, 3-0 after the first period on opening night, 2023-24 but allowed four straight goals in the third period and overtime, falling 5-4. MU is just 3-6-1 … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Ferris State

2024-25 Miami preview: Goalies

On paper, Miami's goaltending situation appears bleak. Only one netminder returns. He went 1-12-1 with a save percentage of .866. Bruno Bruveris (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). But the RedHawks have added one of the USHL's top goalies as well as an experienced graduate senior, and Bruno Bruveris -- who was prematurely thrust into the starting … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Goalies

2024-25 Miami preview: Defensemen

Of all the obstacles the Version 2024-25 Miami nine-person defense corps will face, inexperience is not among them. One freshman and one sophomore will patrol the RedHawks' blue line this season. The remaining seven D-men are all juniors, seniors and graduate seniors. Rihards Simanovics (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). And the two greenest MU blueliners -- … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Defensemen

2024-25 Miami preview: Forwards

Miami was limited to 78 goals in 36 games last season. That 2.17 scoring clip was the fifth-worst in Division I, but the RedHawks have added several high-caliber forward scoring threats through the transfer portal and multiple freshmen who can find the net. Miami's forward corps of 18 will have a veteran presence, as 10 … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Forwards

2024-25 Miami preview: Overview

Miami is coming off its worst season in 33 years, but the RedHawks have been one of the most active teams in Division I this spring and summer. MU added 13 players to its roster -- accounting for nearly half of the team -- following the hiring of head coach Anthony Noreen, associate head coach … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Overview

2024-25 roster glance: The transfers

Soon after last season ended, Miami was down to 17 players due to transfers and graduations, and portal entry was a serious consideration for several of the key remaining skaters. But four months after Anthony Noreen took over the RedHawks’ head coaching job, the team released its 30-player roster for 2024-25 – 18 forwards, nine … Continue reading 2024-25 roster glance: The transfers

Nies scouting Miami back to success

In 2021, David Nies completed his third season as an assistant for USHL Omaha when Lancers ownership began making extreme budget cuts and other bizarre moves. David Nies (photo by Miami athletics). The well-documented juniors soap opera culminated in the coaching staff resigning and players refusing to dress in November of that year. Fortunately for … Continue reading Nies scouting Miami back to success

Thibodeau: Miami a ‘sleeping giant’

When Troy Thibodeau was offered an assistant coaching job under Anthony Noreen at Tri-City in 2018, he answered 'yes' without even asking about the salary. Troy Thibodeau (photo by Miami athletics). But six years later when Noreen was hired by Miami and the opportunity arose to rejoin his staff this spring, Thibodeau needed a little … Continue reading Thibodeau: Miami a ‘sleeping giant’

2024-25 Miami coaching staff set

Miami has solidified its coaching staff, retaining one of its assistants from the previous regime and adding two faces that are new to Miami but very familiar to coach Anthony Noreen. Miami coach Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Troy Thibodeau and David Nies -- both of whom were assistants under Noreen at USHL Tri-City … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami coaching staff set

Noreen to become USHL owner

While Anthony Noreen's USHL Tri-City team was eliminated from the playoffs this week, that doesn't mean the recently-hired Miami head coach is leaving the Nebraska-based program entirely. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). "I'm going to stay onboard, I'm going to move into an ownership role," Noreen told ESPN Tri-Cities on Thursday. "That's obviously got … Continue reading Noreen to become USHL owner