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
Miami clinches last place in NCHC
OXFORD, Ohio -- For the first time since 1999, Miami will not participate in the postseason. The RedHawks were swept by No. 6 Denver, 5-2 at Cady Arena on Saturday, clinching last place in the NCHC with a league record of 0-20 and just two conference points. Miami extended its losing streak to 22 games … Continue reading Miami clinches last place in NCHC
RPI surges past Miami in overtime
OXFORD, Ohio -- Overtime is often referred to as "free hockey", but recently for Miami it has been no bargain. The RedHawks scored twice in the first period only to see Rensselaer rally to a 3-2 OT win at Cady Arena on Saturday. Miami dropped its fourth game in its last five and has scored … Continue reading RPI surges past Miami in overtime
2024-25 Miami preview: Defensemen
Of all the obstacles the Version 2024-25 Miami nine-person defense corps will face, inexperience is not among them. One freshman and one sophomore will patrol the RedHawks' blue line this season. The remaining seven D-men are all juniors, seniors and graduate seniors. Rihards Simanovics (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). And the two greenest MU blueliners -- … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami preview: Defensemen
UMD sweeps Miami on OT tally
Miami entered its series and regular season finale against Minn.-Duluth with just 21 healthy players, the exact number on a Division I lineup card. With all six of the scratches injured on their 27-man roster, including two-thirds of their top line, the RedHawks managed to earn a league point but ultimately fell in overtime, 3-2 … Continue reading UMD sweeps Miami on OT tally
Bruveris, Miami Blank Niagara
With little help from his teammates, Bruno Bruveris' first collegiate outing between the Miami pipes began well before derailing wildly, as the RedHawks were peppered for six goals on his watch. Bruno Bruveris (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). His second career start was the obverse of his Division I debut. On Saturday, Bruveris turned aside all … Continue reading Bruveris, Miami Blank Niagara
2023-24 Miami Preview: Defensemen
Miami allowed 34.3 shots per game last season, the sixth-worst clip in Division I. The RedHawks return seven members of that corps -- including four seniors -- and their two additions are better known for their offensive ability. Which means MU coach Chris Bergeron must believe his returning players will step up significantly in their … Continue reading 2023-24 Miami Preview: Defensemen
Miami squanders 2-goal lead, falls in OT
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami led by two goals entering the final quadrant of the second period and was headed to the power play. Robby Drazner (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But MU allowed a shorthanded goal on that man-advantage, then the RedHawks gave up the tying goal late in regulation. Finally, to complete its latest late-game … Continue reading Miami squanders 2-goal lead, falls in OT
Offense sputters again in loss to N. Dakota
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami finally broke through on the scoresheet midway through the third period, but unfortunately for the RedHawks, that goal came after North Dakota had netted four of its own. The Fighting Hawks rode that offensive outburst to a 4-1 win at Cady Arena on Friday, extending Miami's losing streak to six games. … Continue reading Offense sputters again in loss to N. Dakota
Bad start dooms Miami in loss to CC
OXFORD, Ohio -- The Zambroni crew probably could've saved time by not resurfacing Miami's offensive zone after the first period. Thanks to an extremely slow start, the RedHawks fell behind by a goal early and never recovered, losing 2-1 to Colorado College at Cady Arena on Saturday. Miami (4-6-2) is winless in six games since … Continue reading Bad start dooms Miami in loss to CC
Miami snaps skid, tops UNO
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami has struggled all season in close games late, but the RedHawks thrived in that setting on Friday and as a result ended their 15-game league winless streak. MU trailed or was tied the first 52 minutes but scored twice unanswered in a 2:40 span to take its only lead, 5-4 and … Continue reading Miami snaps skid, tops UNO
Another late collapse for Miami
For the second time in four home games, Miami led by two with under five minutes remaining and gave up a pair of extra-attacker goals. Miami's Red Savage(photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). And like four weeks ago, after allowing two 6-on-5 tallies, the RedHawks again surrendered the deciding goal in overtime – this time vs. No. … Continue reading Another late collapse for Miami
2021-22 Miami preview: The defensemen
After an abysmal showing in Chris Bergeron's first season, Miami's defense corps did improve last season, holding opponents to fewer quality chances and lighting the lamp at a clip that challenged the forwards. Miami's Derek Daschke (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Derek Daschke, who was named captain this week, leads a unit of eight returning regulars … Continue reading 2021-22 Miami preview: The defensemen
Swede first win for Miami
Freshman Swedish defenseman Hampus Rydqvist scored the game winner and rookie countryman and goaltender Ludvig Persson turned aside all 30 shots he faced. Miami's first-year European duo keyed its 1-0 win over No. 18 Nebraska-Omaha at Baxter Arena on Saturday. It was the first win of the season for the RedHawks, the first career goal … Continue reading Swede first win for Miami
Analyzing the RedHawks’ rookies
One thing is a near certainty with Miami's 2020-21 roster: This year's team should have no shortage of defensemen. Nine new players will suit up for MU this fall, including eight freshmen, according to the roster posted on the team's web site. Three defensemen, a goalie and five forwards will dress as RedHawks for the … Continue reading Analyzing the RedHawks’ rookies
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