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’
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
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