Preview: Omaha at Miami

Miami has taken the O in Omaha far too seriously in recent years. The RedHawks have scored just four goals in their last five meetings with the Mavericks and are averaging 1.1 markers during their current 10-game losing streak vs. Omaha. VFG takes a look at the upcoming series: WHO: Omaha Mavericks (8-14, 4-8 NCHC) … Continue reading Preview: Omaha at Miami

‘Hungry group’ to tackle 2026 slate

Miami finished 2024 on a 10-game losing streak after Halloween, and it continued those non-winning ways for the balance of the season, ending the campaign winless in its final 26 contests. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Despite the RedHawks' struggles in the waning months of last calendar year, coach Anthony Noreen said before the … Continue reading ‘Hungry group’ to tackle 2026 slate

Miami uses ‘Noreen rule’ to add goalie

On Thursday, Miami and goalie Shika Gadzhiev mutually parted ways, since the Russian-born netminder was unable to secure NCAA eligibility 10 weeks into the season despite both sides' best efforts. The same day, the RedHawks announced the addition of Quebecker Mathis Langevin to replace him on the roster. Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). That … Continue reading Miami uses ‘Noreen rule’ to add goalie

Miami ties CC, wins shootout

OXFORD, Ohio -- No. 19 Colorado College entered this weekend having played in 10 straight games decided by two goals or fewer. Ilia Morozov (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Sticking with that theme, Miami and the Tigers skated to a 4-4 tie in a see-saw of a game at Cady Arena on Friday. The RedHawks earned … Continue reading Miami ties CC, wins shootout

Preview: Colorado College at Miami

Like Miami, Colorado College has fattened up on non-conference competition and struggled in conference play. The Tigers are 6-2 in non-league games but is off to a 2-5-1 start in the NCHC. With just seven conference points, CC is eighth in the league, two ahead of last-place Miami. The RedHawks haven't beaten Colorado College since … Continue reading Preview: Colorado College at Miami

Goalie Gazhiev leaving Miami

Still ineligible for NCAA play 10 weeks and 16 games into the 2025-26 season, freshman goalie Shika Gadzhiev will 'pursue other hockey opportunities', Miami said in a brief press release on Thursday. Shika Gadzhiev (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Gadzhiev was left in limbo by college sports' governing body until late November, but the RedHawks' camp … Continue reading Goalie Gazhiev leaving Miami

Preview: Miami at Friendship Four

This weekend, Miami will play its first-ever games outside of the United States. The RedHawks are playing in a Friendship Four tournament -- the NCAA's only non U.S.-based hockey event played each season -- in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Friday and Saturday. MU faces upstart RIT on in its opener, and depending on the outcome will … Continue reading Preview: Miami at Friendship Four

Preview: St. Cloud State at Miami

St. Cloud State dominated Miami last season, winning all four meetings by an aggregate score of 23-8. But the Huskies are currently eighth in the NCHC with four points in four games, one point ahead of last place Miami, which has earned just three points with its 1-3 conference record. VFG takes a look at … Continue reading Preview: St. Cloud State at Miami

Preview: Arizona State at Miami

After opening the season with six straight wins against non-conference opponents, Miami begins its gauntlet NCHC schedule this weekend. The RedHawks ride a 40-game, 657-day league winless streak into conference play vs. Arizona State on Friday. The Sun Devils blew out MU last season, outscoring them 12-2 in a two-game set in Oxford. VFG takes … Continue reading Preview: Arizona State at Miami

2025-26 Miami preview: Goalies

In 2024-25, Miami's .865 team save percentage was dead last in the NCAA, four full thousandths clear of the entire Division I field. So it's not surprising that the RedHawks hit the reset button in net. Miami features an all-new goalie corps this season -- two freshmen and a sophomore that played for a Canadian … Continue reading 2025-26 Miami preview: Goalies

2025-26 scouting report: The freshmen

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

Two incoming RedHawks win Clark Cup

A pair of incoming Miami freshmen lifted the USHL's top prize on Tuesday. RedHawks signees Shika Gadzhiev and David Deputy helped Muskegon capture its first-ever Clark Cup championship on Tuesday, capped off by a 4-3 overtime win at Waterloo in the decisive fifth game of the best-of-5 series. The final three games of the series … Continue reading Two incoming RedHawks win Clark Cup

Miami 2025-26 roster nearly set

The Miami coaching staff has been garnering commits for the upcoming season since being hired last spring, and incoming members of the RedHawks' 2025-26 class are attracting national attention. Between traditional recruits, Canadian Hockey League commits and portal transfers, 14 forwards, seven defenseman and a goalie have signed as the newest members of the MU … Continue reading Miami 2025-26 roster nearly set

FutureHawks: Juniors regular season wrap-up

The USHL concluded its regular season last weekend, and Miami signees were prominent on the league's stats leaderboards. Two RedHawks commits finished among the top 13 scorers, and their incoming freshman goalie ended the campaign fourth in save percentage. Thirteen of MU's 17 signees for 2025-26 spent this past regular season in the USHL, with … Continue reading FutureHawks: Juniors regular season wrap-up