Having lost Game 1 of its best-of-3 series, Miami faced the Hurculean task of beating Denver twice in a row on the Pioneers' home ice to extend its season. Within 3 1/2 minutes of the first period, any hope that the RedHawks could possibly push their first-round NCHC Tournament matchup to a rubber game were … Continue reading Miami’s season ends with a whimper
Duluth holds off late Miami charge
After falling behind by three goals in the first 40 minutes, Miami rallied to set up an interesting stretch run but ultimately couldn't close the initial deficit gap. Minnesota-Duluth edged the RedHawks, 3-2 at Amsoil Arena on Friday, maintaining its nine-season, 18-game, home-ice unbeaten streak over Miami, which extended its current winless streak to 12 … Continue reading Duluth holds off late Miami charge
Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
They are eternally tied on the Miami goal leaderboard, so it makes sense it would take some time for them to break a deadlock at the NHL level. But on Thursday, after 40 days, Reilly Smith finally established a new record for NHL goals by a RedHawk in style. Reilly Smith (photo by Cathy Lachmann). … Continue reading Smith breaks Miami’s NHL goals mark
Another Savage thriving at Miami
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
Persson blanks Canisius as Miami sweeps
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Miami and Canisius combined for five third-period goals a day earlier, but that scoring barrage did not carry over to Saturday. Miami's Ryan Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Fortunately for the RedHawks, it was Ryan and Red Savage who netted the lone tallies in a 2-0 win over the Golden Griffins at … Continue reading Persson blanks Canisius as Miami sweeps
Lowell salvages split with Miami
Miami did not trail for the first five periods of its weekend series at UMass Lowell. But after tying the score, the River Hawks ran off three straight goals in the first 12-plus minutes of the final stanza on Saturday as they handed the RedHawks their first loss of the season, 4-2 at Tsongas Center. … Continue reading Lowell salvages split with Miami
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
W. Michigan sweeps Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – Things were looking great for Miami most of the first period, as the RedHawks were buzzing and had found the net twice on wrist shots from the point. But No. 5 Western Michigan scored five of the final six goals as the Broncos surged to a 5-3 win at Cady Arena on … Continue reading W. Michigan sweeps Miami
Long Island shocks Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – At least Miami got into the record books, albeit for its opponent's achievement. Second-year Division I program Long Island University set a new mark for goals vs. a D-1 team en route to beating just its third-ever team in the NCAA's top echelon, topping Miami, 7-4 at Cady Arena on Friday. LIU … Continue reading Long Island shocks Miami
Preview: Miami at Omaha
Miami and Omaha have had completely contrasting starts to 2021-22. The RedHawks won their season opener but are 0-4-1 since, but the Mavericks enter this weekend riding a seven-game winning streak following a Game 1 loss. This is the first weekend of NCHC play. UNO took fourth in the league last season while Miami finished … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Omaha
Preview: Miami vs. Bowling Green
This is the home-opening for both teams after a season of playing in empty arenas, so fans should see their teams at their best in their respective home rinks. Will Cullen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Coincidentally, Miami and Bowling Green both won in each other's barns when they last met two seasons ago, Chris Bergeron's … Continue reading Preview: Miami vs. Bowling Green
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
Two NHL draftees headed to Miami
For the first time in three years, Miami had a player selected in the NHL entry draft. Incoming freshman Red Savage, younger brother of current RedHawk Ryan Savage and son of former NHLer and MU alum Brian Savage, was selected in the fourth round, No. 114 overall by the Detroit Red Wings. The 18-year-old center/wing … Continue reading Two NHL draftees headed to Miami
Preview: St. Cloud St. at Miami
Cady Arena has hosted just four games this season, but this weekend's series between Miami and St. Cloud State will be the final two-game set played in Oxford until fall. MU's lone remaining home contest will be part of a home-and-home set against Western Michigan to close out the 2020-21 NCHC slate. The Huskies swept … Continue reading Preview: St. Cloud St. at Miami
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
UMD edges shorthanded Miami
OXFORD, Ohio – Partly due to injuries, Miami dressed 11 forwards and eight defensemen against No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth on Friday. Miami's Ryan Savage (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). By the third period, two more skaters up front had gone down the tunnel and the RedHawks were down to nine forwards, as they fell to the Bulldogs, … Continue reading UMD edges shorthanded Miami
Miami blows late lead, ties WMU
OXFORD, Ohio – The team that scores first has yet to record a win in the four games played between Miami and Western Michigan. The RedHawks were unable to hold a pair of two-goal leads, allowing three third-period markers in a 3-3 tie vs. the Broncos at Cady Arena on Saturday. The teams combined for … Continue reading Miami blows late lead, ties WMU
WMU spoils Miami home opener
OXFORD, Ohio – Apparently having fans in attendance does affect team performance, as home-ice advantage has been an oxymoron for Western Michigan and Miami. After the RedHawks swept the Broncos in Kalamazoo last weekend, WMU won 4-1 over Miami in MU's home opener at Cady Arena on Friday. The road team is not only 3-0 … Continue reading WMU spoils Miami home opener
N. Dakota blanks Miami in opener
Following an eight-win season, Miami drew the unenviable task of playing No. 1 North Dakota in its season opener, without the benefit of an exhibition and after a nine-month layoff. The result, not surprisingly, was a 2-0 loss to the Fighting Hawks at Baxter Arena on Wednesday. Miami's Ben Kraws (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). The … Continue reading N. Dakota blanks Miami in opener
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