Of Miami's 28 players this season, 21 will be first-year RedHawks. Twelve of those 21 will be freshmen, or 43 percent of the roster. Eight of those 12 came from the USHL, three from the CHL and another played in the NAHL. VFG takes a look at the newest RedHawks in two parts, starting with … Continue reading 2025-26 scouting report: The freshmen
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
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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