Tracking Miami players that have entered the NCAA's transfer portal as well as those heading to Oxford from other schools. Check back for the latest updates. LEAVING MIAMI: SkaterPos.GPGAPts.+ / --PIMJoe CassettiC/F3410515-1020Red Savage C327714-1524Alex MurrayD19033010Nick DonatoD20022-610Brian SilverF1110106Chase PletzkeF20000-114Michael HollandF000000 GoalieGPW-L-TGAASv %SHOLudvig Persson328-19-43.67.8912 HEADING TO MIAMI: SkaterPrev. teamPos.GPGAPts.+ / --PIMAlbin NilssonNiagaraC40101424549Spencer CoxL. Island D3411213010Teddy LagerbackArizona St.F30527127Raimonds … Continue reading Miami portal tracker
Savage, 4 others transferring
Red Savage is not returning. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The sophomore and Detroit Red Wings draft pick is among five Miami players who have entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Savage, selected in the fourth round, 114th overall in 2021, finished his RedHawks career with 13 goals and … Continue reading Savage, 4 others transferring
Denver wins NCHC Tourney opener
Another game against Denver, another natural hat trick. P.J. Fletcher (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Joey Devine scored four goals, including those three consecutive markers, helping the No. 3 Pioneers cruise to a 6-2 win over Miami in the teams' NCHC Tournament opener at Magness Arena on Friday. It was the eighth hat trick allowed by … Continue reading Denver wins NCHC Tourney opener
Captain Clement anchoring blue line
OXFORD, Ohio – It’s exceedingly rare that a Michigan-born Division I starter not dress for a single Juniors game before turning 18. Clement on senior night (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But Jack Clement was busy winning a pair of state championships with his high school team, Brother Rice, earning titles his sophomore and senior years. … Continue reading Captain Clement anchoring blue line
Healthy Cassetti a force up front
OXFORD, Ohio – Joey Cassetti is tied for second on Miami with nine goals, and he just eclipsed his career high in points. But the journey to his current collegiate apex has been arduous, both physically and mentally. The 6-feet, four-inch center has battled numerous injuries, COVID and confidence issues. Yet he has emerged playing … Continue reading Healthy Cassetti a force up front
Miami snaps 12-game winless streak
Miami finally has a win in 2023. Despite being extremely shorthanded and outshot, 51-24 in a building they haven't won in since Austin Czarnik was a junior, Ludvig Persson stopped 50 shots as the RedHawks pulled off a 4-1 win over Minn.-Duluth at Amsoil Arena on Saturday. Ludvig Persson (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Miami (8-20-4), … Continue reading Miami snaps 12-game winless streak
WMU power play torches Miami
Allowing 10 power play chances is not the best way to start a league road slate. Miami suffered its worst loss since its infamous St. Cloud State weekend in late January, falling 7-1 in its series opener at No. 18 Western Michigan on Friday. The RedHawks (4-4-1), who took 40 minutes in penalties and allowed … Continue reading WMU power play torches Miami
Goal barrage lifts Miami past Canisius
BUFFALO, N.Y. – At the end of the first period, it appeared Miami’s 6-0 all-time record vs. Canisius may be in jeopardy. But the RedHawks erased a 1-0 deficit by running off five straight goals in a 27-minute span and held on for a 5-3 win over the Golden Griffins in their first-ever game at … Continue reading Goal barrage lifts Miami past Canisius
Miami downs No. 15 UMass Lowell
Despite its lack of recent success overall, Miami has done one thing exceptionally well the past few seasons: Win its road opener. Joey Cassetti (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The RedHawks, who have not lost the first game of a season road slate since 2016, rode a three-point night by Joey Cassetti and Ludvig Persson's 38 … Continue reading Miami downs No. 15 UMass Lowell
RedHawks too much for Ferris
OXFORD, Ohio – Miami took control with even-strength goals and sealed its first win of 2022-23 with special-teams tallies. Red Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The RedHawks scored on the power play and shorthanded to nail down a 4-1 win over Ferris State in the series finale at Cady Arena on Sunday. The teams tied … Continue reading RedHawks too much for Ferris
Miami ties Ferris in season opener
OXFORD, Ohio – Just like when these last time these teams met, Miami and Ferris State needed overtime to determine an outcome. Unlike that series finale in Big Rapids a year ago, which ended up in a Bulldogs win on a shorthanded goal, this matchup ended in a 2-2 tie at Cady Arena on Saturday … Continue reading Miami ties Ferris in season opener
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
Miami ties BG in home opener
OXFORD, Ohio – Playing in front of an actual home crowd for the first time in 20 months, Miami's offense appeared rejuvenated, as the RedHawks jumped out to a two-goal lead. But MU was unable to hold that advantage against Bowling Green at Cady Arena on Friday, as the Falcons answered and the teams skated … Continue reading Miami ties BG in home opener
Michigan St. wins on late goals
Heading into this weekend, it had been nearly 11 years since Michigan State had beaten Miami in East Lansing. The Spartans' Jeremy Davidson scored twice, including the game winner with 3:56 left, as MSU ended its home win drought vs. the RedHawks with a 3-1 victory at Munn Ice Arena on Friday. The teams had … Continue reading Michigan St. wins on late goals
Miami rallies past Ferris in season opener
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – It's well documented that Miami struggled offensively last season. Michael Regush (17) celebrates his goal with linemates Chase Gresock (10) and Matthew Barbolini (29) (Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). But the RedHawks made major strides toward fixing that problem on opening night of 2021-22, scoring the final five goals after falling behind by two … Continue reading Miami rallies past Ferris in season opener
Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Minn.-Duluth swept a two-game series against Miami in Oxford last weekend. The RedHawks return the extended four-game, two-week home-and-home series agreement in Duluth on Friday and Saturday, where MU has lost its last six contests and is 0-12-1 since the start of 2014-15. Miami is winless in its last six games, including four straight losses, … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Minn.-Duluth
Miami pounds WMU, earns sweep
Miami's offense had been stymied in its first 11 games, as the RedHawks had not scored more than three goals in a game and were averaging 1.64 tallies. But MU netted three markers in the second period en route to a 5-1 win at Western Michigan on Saturday, capping a weekend sweep of the Broncos … Continue reading Miami pounds WMU, earns sweep
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