On Thursday, Miami and goalie Shika Gadzhiev mutually parted ways, since the Russian-born netminder was unable to secure NCAA eligibility 10 weeks into the season despite both sides' best efforts. The same day, the RedHawks announced the addition of Quebecker Mathis Langevin to replace him on the roster. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). That … Continue reading Miami uses ‘Noreen rule’ to add goalie
Arizona State ends Miami win streak at 6
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami scored just over two minutes into its NCHC opener against Arizona State, but that's all the offense the RedHawks would generate against the Sun Devils. ASU netted the final four goals and handed Miami its first loss of the season, 4-1 at Cady Arena on Friday. That snapped the RedHawks' six-game … Continue reading Arizona State ends Miami win streak at 6
Noreen: Time to ‘push even harder’
Miami has won its first six games, the team's second-longest winning streak to open a season, after sweeping Lindenwood this weekend by identical 5-4 scores, both in overtime. The RedHawks will likely be nationally ranked on Monday after sweeps of Ferris State, RPI and LU. But Miami opens NCHC play next weekend, starting with Arizona … Continue reading Noreen: Time to ‘push even harder’
2025-26 Miami preview: Goalies
In 2024-25, Miami's .865 team save percentage was dead last in the NCAA, four full thousandths clear of the entire Division I field. So it's not surprising that the RedHawks hit the reset button in net. Miami features an all-new goalie corps this season -- two freshmen and a sophomore that played for a Canadian … Continue reading 2025-26 Miami preview: Goalies
2025-26 Miami preview: Forwards
Miami finished second-last in the NCAA last season in scoring, averaging just 1.85 goals per game and only 1.58 in conference play. Blake Mesenburg (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). But the RedHawks have added 11 new forwards from all over the hockey spectrum, many of which have serious offensive potential. Only five skaters return up front … Continue reading 2025-26 Miami preview: Forwards
2025-26 scouting report: The transfers
Nine of Miami's newest 21 players this season are transfers, with seven having played for other Division I schools and the other two joining the RedHawks from U Sports -- Canada's version of the NCAA. Part II of our two-part series on the newest Miamians breaks down the transfers, with history, scouting and comments from … Continue reading 2025-26 scouting report: The transfers
Miami powers up its staff
In what has been the busiest off-season in Miami hockey history, the RedHawks have not only significantly bolstered their player roster, they've fortified their coaching and training staffs as well. MU has added an assistant to the head coach, promoted two assistants and has upgraded in the strength and conditioning department, adding a coach from … Continue reading Miami powers up its staff
Miami releases 2025-26 roster
Miami will carry 28 players in 2025-26, 21 of which will be first-year RedHawks. Sixteen forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies comprise the upcoming season's roster, which MU released Wednesday. Of the newest RedHawks, 12 are freshmen -- including three from the OHL. Seven transferred from other NCAA schools and two more came from U … Continue reading Miami releases 2025-26 roster
Crazy 5-year run for last of COVID class
OXFORD, Ohio -- Defensemen Dylan Moulton and Hampus Rydqvist were set to begin their freshman seasons at Miami in the fall of 2020. Then COVID hit. Hampus Rydqvist (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). On Rydqvist's 21st birthday. Their first season of college was like no other and hopefully will never be replicated. Nearly five years later, … Continue reading Crazy 5-year run for last of COVID class
Cisek thriving in return role at Miami
When Miami made a head coaching change in mid-March, assistant Zack Cisek's future was a complete uncertainty. He had spent four seasons in two stints as a RedHawks coach, including an assistant role the previous two campaigns, but MU began interviewing candidates for the RedHawks' next head coach, and typically new staffs bring in their … Continue reading Cisek thriving in return role at Miami
Slow start dooms Miami as SCSU earns sweep
Miami kept the puck out of its own net despite being dominated by No. 12 St. Cloud State the first 20 minutes. But the Huskies broke through three times in the second period and cruised to a 3-1 win over the RedHawks at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on Saturday, completing the series and … Continue reading Slow start dooms Miami as SCSU earns sweep
Preview: Miami at St. Cloud State
After 10 non-conference games to start his Division I career, Anthony Noreen makes his NCHC debut this weekend. The first-year Miami coach opens his first league slate at St. Cloud State, where the RedHawks have pulled off major upsets and suffered historically-bad losses since the teams became conference foes in 2013. VFG takes a look … Continue reading Preview: Miami at St. Cloud State
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
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 freshmen
Among Miami’s 13-newcomer class are six freshmen, and the majority have a chance to make an immediate impact on the team. One goalie, one defenseman and four forwards begin their collegiate careers on a RedHawks team that retained just 17 players from 2023-24. Two members of the incoming freshman class enjoyed extremely successful USHL seasons … Continue reading 2024-25 Roster glance: The freshmen
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
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