Miami hung with the defending national champions for 20 minutes. Colby Ambrosio (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). But when the RedHawks were assessed a major penalty early in the second period, Denver's NCAA-leading power play pumped in a pair of goals, as the Pioneers coasted to a 4-1 win at Magness Arena on Friday. Colby Ambrosio … Continue reading Denver powers past Miami
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
Miami swept by CC; winless in 5
OXFORD, Ohio -- And just like that, Miami is under .500. The RedHawks dropped their fourth straight game and extended their winless streak to five in a series-sweeping 4-1 loss to Colorado College at Cady Arena on Saturday. RECAP: Colorado College (7-3) took the lead with 8:17 left in the first period when Noah Laba … Continue reading Miami swept by CC; winless in 5
St. Cloud Edges MU in NCHC opener
St. Cloud State's Miettinen brothers dealt Miami a lethal one-two punch in the teams' conference opener. Older brother Veeti scored late in the second period, and freshman Verner notched his first career goal to seal it as the Huskies held off the RedHawks, 3-2 at the Herb Brooks Center on Friday. Miami (4-2-1) extended its … Continue reading St. Cloud Edges MU in NCHC opener
Miami, ASU tie series finale
OXFORD, Ohio -- A night after recording its first overtime win in five years, Miami was once again tied after 60 minutes vs. No. 13 Arizona State. This time, however, the extra session ended in a stalemate as the teams skated to a 1-1 tie at Cady Arena on Saturday. The RedHawks (4-1-1) rallied from … Continue reading Miami, ASU tie series finale
Miami blows 3-goal lead, loses opener
Saturday may have been the first game of the NCAA season for Miami and Ferris State, but it felt like three different hockey contests were played in a single contest. Miami dominated the first period, treaded water in the second and collapsed in the third. Then Ferris State's Jason Brancheau completed the comeback with 27 … Continue reading Miami blows 3-goal lead, loses opener
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
Incoming class analysis: Part II
It seems counterintuitive that Miami's most geographically diverse incoming class in recent decades is seeming to bond quicker than most. But with four of the incoming freshmen coming from the same USHL squad and others having ties to returning players, the 2022-23 RedHawks already appear to have the jelling thing covered despite not having played … Continue reading Incoming class analysis: Part II
Bergeron: Miami ‘not a 7-win program’
The hockey gods appeared to conspire against Miami from opening weekend last season. After battling bus issues on the way to Ferris State and winning Game 1, the RedHawks lost on an exceedingly-rare 3-on-4 overtime goal to a Bulldogs team that had not beaten a Division I opponent in 33 previous attempts, a span of … Continue reading Bergeron: Miami ‘not a 7-win program’
Nine freshmen joining Miami this fall
Six forwards and three defensemen will join the Miami hockey team for the 2022-23 season, and unlike last season, all are freshmen. The RedHawks announced their signing class late this week and posted their 29-man roster on the team website, which consists of two goalies, 10 defensemen and 17 forwards. The lone fifth-year senior returning … Continue reading Nine freshmen joining Miami this fall
Scouting 3 FutureHawks: Dubuque
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Nine new faces are expected to hit the ice for Miami this fall, and three of them are playing on the same juniors team. And all three of USHL Dubuque's RedHawks-to-be contributed in a pair of home wins at Mystique Ice Arena last weekend. Defenseman Zane Demsey and wing William Hallen have … Continue reading Scouting 3 FutureHawks: Dubuque
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