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
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?
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
Next two months crucial for Miami
Enrico Blasi's 2018-19 RedHawks ended up 11-23-4 for a .342 winning percentage, failing to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight season. Blasi's Miami teams won just 32 games his final three campaigns, and as a result he was fired days after that season ended on March 19. In a fiery press conference … Continue reading Next two months crucial for Miami
2023-24 Miami Preview: Overview
Miami has finished last in the NCHC three straight seasons, and the RedHawks ended 2022-23 clear of the field by 11 points, winning just three of 24 league games. Matthew Barbolini (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Then within weeks of MU's final contest, six expected returnees entered the transfer portal, including Detroit draftee Red Savage and … Continue reading 2023-24 Miami Preview: Overview
Miami must improve in NCHC play
Miami erased a three-goal, first-period deficit to pull even with Niagara at Cady Arena on New Year’s Eve. Then, with 20 seconds left, the puck popped loose during a tie-up behind the RedHawks’ net, and Shane Ott emerged from the scrum and centered to a streaking Albin Nilsson, who shoveled a one-timer through RedHawks goalie … Continue reading Miami must improve in NCHC play
Another Savage thriving at Miami
OXFORD, Ohio -- The Savage name can be seen all over Cady Arena. Ryan Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Hanging above the student section are the metallic characters “17 Savage”, honoring Brian Savage, who played 12 years in the NHL. A team picture featuring him and the 1992-93 Miami team that was the first to … Continue reading Another Savage thriving at Miami
Olmstead finds second home at Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – Playing for his dream school, one he rooted for his entire childhood, became reality for Jack Olmstead in 2018. Olmstead's backhand goal vs. Denver on Jan. 29, 2022 (photo by Cathy Lachmann). The Detroit-area forward grew up a huge University of Michigan fan, and he joined the Wolverines 4½ years ago following … Continue reading Olmstead finds second home at Miami
Youth keying RedHawks’ upswing
The evidence of Miami’s progress is in the win column. In 2021-22, the RedHawks won just seven games. This season, MU reached that victory total by the end of the calendar year. And that’s largely against a much-tougher non-conference slate consisting of UMass Lowell, significantly-improved Michigan State and Ferris State teams, plus Canisius. Miami played … Continue reading Youth keying RedHawks’ upswing
2022-23 Miami preview: Forwards
The line of Red Savage, P.J. Fletcher and Matthew Barbolini clearly separated from the rest of the Miami forward field last season. P.J. Fletcher (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). That's great for the RedHawks, as that projected top line entering 2022-23 consists of a sophomore and two juniors, meaning ideally this trio could stick in Oxford … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Forwards
2022-23 Miami preview: Overview
Year 4 of the Chris Bergeron era begins on Saturday, which means all of the players on Miami's 2022-23 roster -- including 10 newcomers -- were brought in by the head coach and his staff. Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Miami also has has four new additions to its coaching roster, and all of … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Overview
Cisek named Miami assistant coach
With one month remaining until opening night, Miami has hired one of its former graduate assistants to fill its vacant coaching position. Zack Cisek took over as a RedHawks' assistant coach on Thursday, two weeks after Eric Rud accepted the head coaching job with Sioux Falls of the USHL. Cisek, 30, from Canton, Mich., has … Continue reading Cisek named Miami assistant coach
Rud accepts USHL coaching job
With opening night six weeks away, Miami is short a coach. Eric Rud (photo by Miami athletics). Eric Rud accepted the head coaching job with Sioux Falls on Thursday. Rud was an associate head coach for the RedHawks the past three seasons. The USHL team reported the hiring on its website. Rud has been a … Continue reading Rud accepts USHL coaching job
Notes: ASU trip in 2 years
Miami hockey is heading to the desert. The RedHawks will play a home-and-home series vs. Arizona State, with the road portion slated for November of 2024. The Sun Devils open their new rink, the $134 million Mountain America Community Iceplex, this fall. ASU will share the 5,000-seat venue with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes for the … Continue reading Notes: ASU trip in 2 years
Cullen takes leave from Miami
Defenseman Will Cullen is stepping away from the team for personal reasons, 'and that could 100 percent be for the rest of the year', coach Chris Bergeron said before Friday's game in Denver. Will Cullen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Cullen, a graduate senior, transferred from Bowling Green to Miami last off-season after racking up six … Continue reading Cullen takes leave from Miami
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
Miami, NCHC becoming real Bubble Boys
It's appropriate that the NCHC has a team nicknamed the Pioneers, because that's what all eight members of the conference will be in December. Due to the pandemic, the league will set up a unique pod during a three-week period in which all eight teams will play 10 games in Omaha under medical supervision. This … Continue reading Miami, NCHC becoming real Bubble Boys
Bergeron on off-season: ‘Uncertainty’
It was the most bizarre of endings to the 2019-20 season, and there's no end to the strangeness in sight from the college hockey world's perspective, with the season set to begin in a month. Chris Bergeron will begin his second season as Miami's head coach when the puck ultimately drops this fall or winter, … Continue reading Bergeron on off-season: ‘Uncertainty’
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