2026-27 Miami preview: Overview

Miami was the second-worst team in college hockey in 2024-25, but its course reversal last season was one of the biggest by any Division I squad in decades. The rejuvenated RedHawks improved sixfold on their victory total -- from just three in coach Anthony Noreen's inaugural campaign to 18 -- a 15-win jump that was … Continue reading 2026-27 Miami preview: Overview

Grimes named Miami captain

Miami finally has a captain. Doug Grimes (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). After the RedHawks played all of last season without any skater wearing a letter, Doug Grimes will don the 'C' for the RedHawks in 2026-27, the team announced on Thursday. Grimes transferred to Miami prior to last season after dressing just 38 times in … Continue reading Grimes named Miami captain

2026-27 incoming class report: Overview

When the puck drops this fall, NHL logos will dot Miami's line charts at the highest clip in more than a decade. David Nies (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Of the 11 members of the RedHawks’ incoming class, four are draftees, meaning MU will likely dress seven NHL selections in 2026-27. MU hasn’t had more than … Continue reading 2026-27 incoming class report: Overview

MU commit Rieber drafted by Anaheim

The Miami regular season doesn't start for three months, but the RedHawks registered a hat trick this weekend. Defenseman James Rieber was selected by Anaheim in the seventh round, 210th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, becoming the third Miami commit or current player picked in the two-day event. Ilia Morozov was taken by Buffalo … Continue reading MU commit Rieber drafted by Anaheim

Montreal selects Runtso in 2nd round

This fall, Miami will have a first- and second-round NHL draftee on its roster. Incoming RedHawks freshman Tim Runtso was drafted by Montreal in the second round on Saturday. The Canadiens traded up to the 57th overall selection to acquire Runtso, meaning they were likely targeting him. Runtso, a defenseman from WHL Victoria, netted 11 … Continue reading Montreal selects Runtso in 2nd round

Morozov drafted by Buffalo 20th overall

Ilia Morozov is officially Miami's highest-ever NHL draftee. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The sophomore-to-be center was selected in the first round, 20th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres. The center, who doesn't turn 18 until August, finished his freshman season with eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points as the youngest player in … Continue reading Morozov drafted by Buffalo 20th overall

Morozov, Runtso dominate at NHL combine

Ilia Morozov's score in this month's NHL combine for draft-eligible players was the fifth-highest in the event's three-decade history. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). The Miami center finished in the top 10 out of 90 blue chip prospects in six categories. But the sophomore-to-be still wasn't impressed with his performance in Buffalo, where he … Continue reading Morozov, Runtso dominate at NHL combine

Morozov: Highest-ever Miami NHL draftee?

Next weekend's NHL draft could be historic for Miami hockey. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Poised to be selected earlier than any other former draftee in RedHawks history is sophomore-to-be Ilia Morozov, who recorded 20 points last season as the youngest player in college hockey. Morozov, who turns 18 in August, is a projected … Continue reading Morozov: Highest-ever Miami NHL draftee?

Flames draftee Yegorov headed to Miami

Miami's 2026-27 goalie trio is set. Russian-born Calgary Flames draft pick Yegor Yegorov has committed to the RedHawks for the upcoming season. Yegorov was selected by Calgary in the sixth round, 176th overall in 2023. Since being drafted he has remained in Russia, playing predominantly in the MHL, a high-end juniors league. Last season, Yegorov … Continue reading Flames draftee Yegorov headed to Miami

Two skaters headed to Miami from portal

To the surprise of no one, the first two players Miami has landed out of the transfer portal are former alternate captains. Bentley defensemen David Helledy and Michigan State forward Austin Baker have committed to the RedHawks after holding leadership roles on their respective juniors teams. Helledy, from Milwaukee, played parts of three seasons with … Continue reading Two skaters headed to Miami from portal