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’
Green was a giant for Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – On stats alone, Gordie Green is among the best players ever to dress for Miami. The team captain has climbed into the top 40 on the team's all-time points leaderboard. He finished this season third in the conference in points with 36 and was named to the all-NCHC's second team. Green twice … Continue reading Green was a giant for Miami
Larkin pulling out all stops
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami had used some form of a rotation in net for 11 years before Ryan Larkin joined the RedHawks. There were the tandems of Jeff and Eff, then Connor and Cody, followed by Jay and McKay. Ryan Larkin (photo by Cathy Lachmann). But when Larkin came to Oxford, he took over the … Continue reading Larkin pulling out all stops
Bachman overdrive
OXFORD, Ohio – Watching even a single shift of Karch Bachman on the ice, one area of his game stands out immediately: Speed. But as evolved as that aspect is, his teammates and head coach point out another attribute they say is on par with his skating: Bachman's work ethic. That's quite the compliment, since … Continue reading Bachman overdrive
Miami needs to stay in the NCHC
On Tuesday, it was announced the CCHA – Miami's conference from 1981 until its demise in 2013 – will be resurrected, with seven of the current 10 WCHA teams re-brandishing themselves as members of the defunct league. On Thursday, College Hockey News indicated the RedHawks are interested in departing the NCHC in favor of the … Continue reading Miami needs to stay in the NCHC
Johnson comes to Miami’s defense
OXFORD, Ohio – After sitting for the first two-thirds of his sophomore season, the opportunity to play again finally presented itself, and Carter Johnson took full advantage. The 6-feet, 3-inch center dished out hits, played tight, physical defense and won faceoffs. Miami's Carter Johnson (photo by Cathy Lachmann). Johnson was looking to carry that momentum … Continue reading Johnson comes to Miami’s defense
St. Louis blueliner
OXFORD, Ohio – Heading into last off-season, it appeared Grant Frederic's Miami career was over. After skating in fewer than half of the RedHawks' games as a sophomore and dressing for just one contest in 2018-19, the 6-feet, 3-inch, 200-pound defenseman was looking to transfer. Miami's Grant Frederic (photo by Cathy Lachmann). But after Chris … Continue reading St. Louis blueliner
Miami releases 2019-20 schedule
People who believe there are no coincidences need look no further than Miami’s 2019-20 schedule to have that theory disproven. Miami coach Chris Bergeron (John Lachmann/VFG). The RedHawks’ slate for next season was recently released, and they open against Bowling Green at Cady Arena on Oct. 6. Coach Chris Bergeron left BGSU for Miami two … Continue reading Miami releases 2019-20 schedule
