Former Miami assistant coach Zack Cisek is headed to a familiar site and getting a promotion. Zack Cisek (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Ferris State announced Cisek is joining its staff as associate head coach, a title reserved for a team's top assistant. Cisek was hired by first-year up-and-coming FSU head coach Brett Riley, whose expansion … Continue reading Cisek joins Ferris State coaching staff
Cisek out as assistant; major player cuts coming
Miami assistant coach Zack Cisek will be relieved of duty, multiple sources have told VFG. Zack Cisek (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Cisek was hired by former head coach Chris Bergeron in 2022, and after Bergeron was let go last spring, he was retained by current coach Anthony Noreen. Cisek, 33, a former goalie from Canton, … Continue reading Cisek out as assistant; major player cuts coming
Cisek thriving in return role at Miami
When Miami made a head coaching change in mid-March, assistant Zack Cisek's future was a complete uncertainty. He had spent four seasons in two stints as a RedHawks coach, including an assistant role the previous two campaigns, but MU began interviewing candidates for the RedHawks' next head coach, and typically new staffs bring in their … Continue reading Cisek thriving in return role at Miami
2024-25 Miami coaching staff set
Miami has solidified its coaching staff, retaining one of its assistants from the previous regime and adding two faces that are new to Miami but very familiar to coach Anthony Noreen. Miami coach Anthony Noreen (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFG). Troy Thibodeau and David Nies -- both of whom were assistants under Noreen at USHL Tri-City … Continue reading 2024-25 Miami coaching staff set
Miami must improve in NCHC play
Miami erased a three-goal, first-period deficit to pull even with Niagara at Cady Arena on New Year’s Eve. Then, with 20 seconds left, the puck popped loose during a tie-up behind the RedHawks’ net, and Shane Ott emerged from the scrum and centered to a streaking Albin Nilsson, who shoveled a one-timer through RedHawks goalie … Continue reading Miami must improve in NCHC play
2022-23 Miami preview: Overview
Year 4 of the Chris Bergeron era begins on Saturday, which means all of the players on Miami's 2022-23 roster -- including 10 newcomers -- were brought in by the head coach and his staff. Chris Bergeron (photo by Cathy Lachmann/VFTG). Miami also has has four new additions to its coaching roster, and all of … Continue reading 2022-23 Miami preview: Overview
Cisek named Miami assistant coach
With one month remaining until opening night, Miami has hired one of its former graduate assistants to fill its vacant coaching position. Zack Cisek took over as a RedHawks' assistant coach on Thursday, two weeks after Eric Rud accepted the head coaching job with Sioux Falls of the USHL. Cisek, 30, from Canton, Mich., has … Continue reading Cisek named Miami assistant coach
