Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey
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The Miami RedHawks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University
. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA). They play in Steve Cady Arena at the Goggin Ice Center
in Oxford, Ohio
.
The 1992-93 season marked a historic year for the program. led by the third head coach in program history, George Gwozdecky
, the team received its first bid to the 1993 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
. The team lost in the first round to Wisconsin
3-6.
After a mediocre record for most of the program history the team has recently elevated to a powerhouse program in the NCAA Division I. Under current head coach Enrico Blasi
the team has made the NCAA Tournament the past six out of seven seasons, including the past five straight seasons.
In 2009, the RedHawks made their first appearance in the Frozen Four, beating University of Denver
in the opening round, Minnesota–Duluth in the West Regionals, and Bemidji State
in National semifinal game. The team advanced to the Championship game and came within a minute of winning the school's first NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship before Boston University
scored 2 goals in the final minute of regulation to tie the game. Boston finished the comeback with a strange redirected shot 11:47 into overtime.
Tragedy struck the program and school on Friday February 5, 2010, when Miami student hockey manager, Brendan Burke
, the son of Toronto Maple Leafs
GM Brian Burke
, and a friend/passenger passed away in a traffic accident on icy winter roads in South-Central Indiana
. The team remained strong, using the tragedy as inspiration on the ice. The team scored 10 goals the following night against Lake Superior State University
. And on February 12, 2010, after a victory over Bowling Green State University
, the RedHawks claimed a third CCHA regular-season title.
The RedHawks finished the 2010-11 regular season ranked third in the CCHA, giving the team a first round bye in the 2011 CCHA Tournament
. The RedHawks faced Alaska
in the second round and swept Alaska by a combined score of 8-2. The RedHawks then beat Notre Dame
6-2 in semifinal round and dismantled the Western Michigan Broncos
in the championship to give the university its first Mason Cup
. After the strong finish in the regular season the team was ranked as a #1 seed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. The RedHawks were placed into the Northeast Regional at the Verizon Wireless Arena
in Manchester, New Hampshire
. In the opening round of the tournament the team faced the 4th-seeded New Hampshire Wildcats
and lost 1-3 in front of a pro-New Hampshire crowd. Miami senior forward Andy Miele
was named as the 2011 Hobey Baker Award
winner, becoming the university's first Hobey Baker winner. Miele lead the nation in scoring with 71 points (24 goals and 47 assists). It was the most in Division I since the 2002-03 season and 11 more than the second highest scorer in the 2010-11 season. In addition, he had at least one point in 33 games and multiple points in 22 and tied a school record with a 17-game points streak from January 8, 2011, to March 19, 2011.
In July 2011, following the announcement in June 2011 that the Big Ten Conference
will begin sponsoring men's ice hockey, The athletic directors of the Miami and five other schools, Colorado College
, the University of Denver
, the University of Minnesota Duluth
, the University of Nebraska Omaha
, and the University of North Dakota
, announced the formation of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference
. Miami will remain in the CCHA until the NCHC begins play in the 2013-14 season.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Records as of April 30, 2010.
, former player at Miami (OH) from 1990–1994 and captain 1993-94. Blasi was hired as head coach at Miami in 1999 after serving as assistant coach to former RedHawks coach, George Gwozdecky
at the University of Denver
. He was just 27 when hired, becoming the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey.
The 2005-2006 season marked a historic season for Blasi and the Miami RedHawks program. With a 3–1 win over Ferris State
, Blasi became the winningest head coach in school history reaching 130 career wins and surpassing Steve Cady's 122 wins behind the RedHawks bench. In addition Miami (OH was ranked #1 in the country for the first time program history. Blasi lead the RedHawks to the program's first CCHA Regular Season Championship. That same season he was the winner of the Spencer Penrose Award
by the American Hockey Coaches Association
for head coach of the year in Division I Men’s Hockey.
:
Note: Italics indicate a player is still an active RedHawk.
, Kevyn Adams
, Andy Greene
, and Tommy Wingels
. Former Miami RedHawks who played in the NHL include Alain Chevrier
, Brian Savage
and Randy Robitaille
.
Note: Italics indicate a player is still an active RedHawk.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(NCAA) Division I college ice hockey program that represents Miami University
Miami University
Miami University is a coeducational public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1809, it is the 10th oldest public university in the United States and the second oldest university in Ohio, founded four years after Ohio University. In its 2012 edition, U.S...
. The RedHawks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association
Central Collegiate Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship...
(CCHA). They play in Steve Cady Arena at the Goggin Ice Center
Goggin Ice Center
Goggin Ice Center is a multi-purpose sports facility in Oxford, Ohio serving the Miami University community. It replaces the Goggin Ice Arena. Like its predecessor, it is named for Lloyd Goggin, former school vice president who was instrumental in building the original ice arena."The Goggin"...
in Oxford, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the southwestern portion of the state. It lies in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. The population was 21,943 at the 2000 census. This college town was founded as a home for Miami University. Oxford...
.
History
Miami University added hockey to the roster of varsity sports in 1978, the program's first coach was Steve Cady. Miami played as an independent Division I team for the first two seasons, collecting an overall record of 45-27-3. The team joined the CCHA for the 1980-81 season, and has participated in the CCHA every season since.The 1992-93 season marked a historic year for the program. led by the third head coach in program history, George Gwozdecky
George Gwozdecky
George Gwozdecky is an ice hockey coach who is currently the head coach for the University of Denver Pioneers hockey team. The Pioneers have won 2 national championships under his guidance...
, the team received its first bid to the 1993 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
1993 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament involved 12 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college ice hockey. It began on March 26, 1993, and ended with the championship game on April 3...
. The team lost in the first round to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey
The Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The team plays at the Kohl Center and is coached by former Badger and NHL player Mike Eaves...
3-6.
After a mediocre record for most of the program history the team has recently elevated to a powerhouse program in the NCAA Division I. Under current head coach Enrico Blasi
Enrico Blasi
Enrico Blasi is the Head Coach of the Miami University men's hockey team, which plays in the CCHA. Blasi is a native of Weston, Ontario. He is an alumnus of Miami University and played for the hockey team from 1990–94, playing on Miami's CCHA championship team in 1992–93 and captaining the...
the team has made the NCAA Tournament the past six out of seven seasons, including the past five straight seasons.
In 2009, the RedHawks made their first appearance in the Frozen Four, beating University of Denver
Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey
The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University...
in the opening round, Minnesota–Duluth in the West Regionals, and Bemidji State
Bemidji State Beavers men's ice hockey
The Bemidji State Beavers men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey and a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The Beavers represent Bemidji State University and play at the Bemidji Regional Events Center in Bemidji, Minnesota...
in National semifinal game. The team advanced to the Championship game and came within a minute of winning the school's first NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship before Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
scored 2 goals in the final minute of regulation to tie the game. Boston finished the comeback with a strange redirected shot 11:47 into overtime.
Tragedy struck the program and school on Friday February 5, 2010, when Miami student hockey manager, Brendan Burke
Brendan Burke
Brendan Gilmore Burke was an athlete and student manager at Miami University for the RedHawks men's ice hockey team...
, the son of Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
GM Brian Burke
Brian Burke
Brian Thomas Burke was Labor premier of Western Australia from 25 February 1983 until his resignation on 25 February 1988...
, and a friend/passenger passed away in a traffic accident on icy winter roads in South-Central Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The team remained strong, using the tragedy as inspiration on the ice. The team scored 10 goals the following night against Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State Lakers men's ice hockey
The Lake Superior State Lakers men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Lake Superior State University. The Lakers are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association . They play at the Taffy Abel Arena in Sault...
. And on February 12, 2010, after a victory over Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green Falcons men's ice hockey
The Bowling Green Falcons ice hockey team is the ice hockey team that represents Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The Falcons last played in the NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament in 1990...
, the RedHawks claimed a third CCHA regular-season title.
The RedHawks finished the 2010-11 regular season ranked third in the CCHA, giving the team a first round bye in the 2011 CCHA Tournament
2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
The 2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament is the 40th CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. It was played between March 4 and March 19, 2011 at campus locations and at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Miami Redhawks won the tournament and was awarded the Mason Cup...
. The RedHawks faced Alaska
Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey
The Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The Nanooks are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association . They play at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks,...
in the second round and swept Alaska by a combined score of 8-2. The RedHawks then beat Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :...
6-2 in semifinal round and dismantled the Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey
The Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Western Michigan University. The Broncos are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association...
in the championship to give the university its first Mason Cup
Mason Cup
The Mason Cup is awarded annually to the champion of the CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.On October 3, 2000, a unanimous vote among CCHA head coaches and athletic directors renamed the CCHA championship trophy the Mason Cup in honor of Ron Mason...
. After the strong finish in the regular season the team was ranked as a #1 seed in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. The RedHawks were placed into the Northeast Regional at the Verizon Wireless Arena
Verizon Wireless Arena
The Verizon Wireless Arena is an indoor events arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, and seats 9,852 for ice hockey and just under 10,000 for basketball and some concerts.Verizon Wireless paid for the arena's naming rights...
in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester is the largest city in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, the tenth largest city in New England, and the largest city in northern New England, an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It is in Hillsborough County along the banks of the Merrimack River, which...
. In the opening round of the tournament the team faced the 4th-seeded New Hampshire Wildcats
New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey
The New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of New Hampshire. The Wildcats are a member of Hockey East...
and lost 1-3 in front of a pro-New Hampshire crowd. Miami senior forward Andy Miele
Andy Miele
Andy Miele is an American professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League...
was named as the 2011 Hobey Baker Award
Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
winner, becoming the university's first Hobey Baker winner. Miele lead the nation in scoring with 71 points (24 goals and 47 assists). It was the most in Division I since the 2002-03 season and 11 more than the second highest scorer in the 2010-11 season. In addition, he had at least one point in 33 games and multiple points in 22 and tied a school record with a 17-game points streak from January 8, 2011, to March 19, 2011.
In July 2011, following the announcement in June 2011 that the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
will begin sponsoring men's ice hockey, The athletic directors of the Miami and five other schools, Colorado College
Colorado College
The Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell...
, the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
, the University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Duluth
The University of Minnesota Duluth is a regional branch of the University of Minnesota system located in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. As Duluth's public research university, UMD offers 13 bachelor's degrees in 74 majors, graduate programs in 24 different fields, a two-year program at the School of...
, the University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a four-year state university located in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Founded in 1908 as Omaha University, the institution became the public Municipal University of Omaha in 1931. It assumed its current name in 1968 following a merger into the University...
, and the University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...
, announced the formation of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference
National Collegiate Hockey Conference
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is an NCAA men's division I hockey conference, announced on July 9, 2011, by six schools. Formed by a combination of WCHA teams and two CCHA teams, the league will begin conference play for the 2013–2014 season, the same season that the Big Ten Conference...
. Miami will remain in the CCHA until the NCHC begins play in the 2013-14 season.
Season-by-season results
This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the RedHawks.Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Records as of April 30, 2010.
| Season | GP | W | L | T | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | 42 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 3rd, CCHA | Lost in NCAA Northeast Regional Final, 0–4 (Boston College) |
| 2007–08 | 42 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 2nd, CCHA | Lost in NCAA Northeast Regional Final, 3–4 (ot) (Boston College) |
| 2008–09 | 41 | 23 | 13 | 5 | T-2nd, CCHA | Lost in NCAA National Championship, 3–4 (ot) (Boston University) |
| 2009–10 | 44 | 29 | 8 | 7 | 1st, CCHA | Lost in NCAA National Semifinal, 1–7 (Boston College) |
| 2010–11 | 39 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 3rd, CCHA | Lost in NCAA Regional Semifinal, 1–3 (New Hampshire New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey The New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents the University of New Hampshire. The Wildcats are a member of Hockey East... ) |
Current
The RedHawks current head coach is Enrico BlasiEnrico Blasi
Enrico Blasi is the Head Coach of the Miami University men's hockey team, which plays in the CCHA. Blasi is a native of Weston, Ontario. He is an alumnus of Miami University and played for the hockey team from 1990–94, playing on Miami's CCHA championship team in 1992–93 and captaining the...
, former player at Miami (OH) from 1990–1994 and captain 1993-94. Blasi was hired as head coach at Miami in 1999 after serving as assistant coach to former RedHawks coach, George Gwozdecky
George Gwozdecky
George Gwozdecky is an ice hockey coach who is currently the head coach for the University of Denver Pioneers hockey team. The Pioneers have won 2 national championships under his guidance...
at the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
. He was just 27 when hired, becoming the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey.
The 2005-2006 season marked a historic season for Blasi and the Miami RedHawks program. With a 3–1 win over Ferris State
Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey
The Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Ferris State University. The Bulldogs are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association...
, Blasi became the winningest head coach in school history reaching 130 career wins and surpassing Steve Cady's 122 wins behind the RedHawks bench. In addition Miami (OH was ranked #1 in the country for the first time program history. Blasi lead the RedHawks to the program's first CCHA Regular Season Championship. That same season he was the winner of the Spencer Penrose Award
Spencer Penrose Award
The Spencer Penrose Award is awarded yearly to the top coach in NCAA Division I men's ice hockey by the American Hockey Coaches Association.The finalists for each year's award comprise the conference Coach of the Year winners from each Division I men's ice hockey conference, plus the coaches of the...
by the American Hockey Coaches Association
American Hockey Coaches Association
The American Hockey Coaches Association was formed in 1947 in Boston. The founding members coached college ice hockey but membership has grown to include coaches at every level of the sport from youth hockey to professional ice hockey, although the organization maintains a focus on the collegiate...
for head coach of the year in Division I Men’s Hockey.
All-time coaching records
As of completion of 2009–10 season| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–present | Enrico Blasi Enrico Blasi Enrico Blasi is the Head Coach of the Miami University men's hockey team, which plays in the CCHA. Blasi is a native of Weston, Ontario. He is an alumnus of Miami University and played for the hockey team from 1990–94, playing on Miami's CCHA championship team in 1992–93 and captaining the... |
12 | 262–169–46 | .597 |
| 1994–1999 | Mark Mazzoleni | 5 | 85–83–20 | .505 |
| 1989–1994 | George Gwozdecky George Gwozdecky George Gwozdecky is an ice hockey coach who is currently the head coach for the University of Denver Pioneers hockey team. The Pioneers have won 2 national championships under his guidance... |
5 | 83–94–19 | .471 |
| 1985–1989 | Bill Davidge | 4 | 39–111–3 | .264 |
| 1978–1985 | Steve Cady | 7 | 122–126–11 | .492 |
| Totals | 5 coaches | 33 seasons | 568–573–93 | .498 |
All-Americans
The following players have been named First or Second Team All-Americas by the American Hockey Coaches AssociationAmerican Hockey Coaches Association
The American Hockey Coaches Association was formed in 1947 in Boston. The founding members coached college ice hockey but membership has grown to include coaches at every level of the sport from youth hockey to professional ice hockey, although the organization maintains a focus on the collegiate...
:
Note: Italics indicate a player is still an active RedHawk.
- Cody Reichard – 2010 Second Team
- Carter Camper – 2009 Second Team
- Ryan JonesRyan Jones (ice hockey)Ryan Jones is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted in the fourth round, 111th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft....
– 2008 First Team - Alec MartinezAlec MartinezAlec Martinez is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
– 2008 Second Team - Nathan Davis – 2007 Second Team
- Andy GreeneAndy GreeneAndy Greene is an American ice hockey player who plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
– 2005 Second Team and 2006 First Team - Derek Edwardson – 2004 Second Team
- Dan Boyle – 1997 and 1998 First Team
- Randy RobitailleRandy RobitailleRandy Robitaille is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League under a professional try-out contract . Robitaille has played for nine teams in the National Hockey League...
– 1997 First Team - Chuck Thuss – 1995 First Team
- Brian SavageBrian SavageBrian Savage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing career:...
– 1993 Second Team - Bob Marshall – 1993 Second Team
Conference awards
The following RedHawk players won a major conference award:- Cody Reichard – 2009–10 CCHA Player of the Year
- Will Weber – 2009–10 CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman
- Tommy WingelsTommy WingelsTommy Wingels is an American professional ice hockey forward who currently who plays for the San Jose Sharks organization. Wingels made his NHL debut on October 8, 2010 at the San Jose Sharks season premiere wearing jersey number 57....
– 2009–10 CCHA Best Defensive Forward - Andy GreeneAndy GreeneAndy Greene is an American ice hockey player who plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
– 2007–08 CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman - Alec MartinezAlec MartinezAlec Martinez is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
– 2007–08 CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman - Nathan Davis – 2006–07 CCHA Best Defensive Forward
- Andy GreeneAndy GreeneAndy Greene is an American ice hockey player who plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
– 2005–06 CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman - Andy GreeneAndy GreeneAndy Greene is an American ice hockey player who plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
– 2004–05 CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman - Derek Edwardson – 2003–04 CCHA Player of the Year
- Ernie Hartlieb – 1998–99 Terry Flanagan Award
- Dan Boyle – 1997–98 CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman
- Chuck Thuss – 1994–95 Terry Flanagan Award
- Chris BergeronChris BergeronChris Bergeron is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey center who played for various minor league teams for 7 seasons between 1993 and 2000, with the most stints with the Toledo Storm and Cincinnati Cyclones...
– 1992–93 CCHA Best Defensive Forward - Joe Cook – 1992–93 CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman
- Bob Marshall – 1992–93 CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman
- Brian SavageBrian SavageBrian Savage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing career:...
– 1992–93 CCHA Player of the Year
Notable alumni
Former Miami RedHawks currently playing in the NHL include Dan Boyle, Ryan JonesRyan Jones (ice hockey)
Ryan Jones is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted in the fourth round, 111th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft....
, Kevyn Adams
Kevyn Adams
Kevyn W. Adams is a retired professional ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Phoenix Coyotes and the Chicago Blackhawks, and is currently the Associate Coach for the Buffalo Sabres...
, Andy Greene
Andy Greene
Andy Greene is an American ice hockey player who plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, and Tommy Wingels
Tommy Wingels
Tommy Wingels is an American professional ice hockey forward who currently who plays for the San Jose Sharks organization. Wingels made his NHL debut on October 8, 2010 at the San Jose Sharks season premiere wearing jersey number 57....
. Former Miami RedHawks who played in the NHL include Alain Chevrier
Alain Chevrier
Alain Guy Chevrier is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Chevrier started his National Hockey League career with the New Jersey Devils. He would also play with the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings...
, Brian Savage
Brian Savage
Brian Savage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing career:...
and Randy Robitaille
Randy Robitaille
Randy Robitaille is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League under a professional try-out contract . Robitaille has played for nine teams in the National Hockey League...
.
School records
The following are the Miami school records. Statistics are accurate as of the 2009–10 season.Note: Italics indicate a player is still an active RedHawk.
Career
- Most goals in a career: Rick Kuraly, 101 (1979–83)
- Most assists in a career: Steve MorrisSteve MorrisSteve Morris is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1970s and 80s. A state and national representative, his club career was played with the St. George Dragons and the Eastern Suburbs Roosters....
, 133 (1979–83) - Most points in a career: Steve Morris, 202 (1979–83)
- Most power-play goals in a career: Rick Kuraly, 36 (1979–83)
- Most short handed goals in a career: Nathan Davis, (2004–2008)
- Most penalty minutes in a career: Vern Sketchley, 338 (1978–82)
- Most wins in a career: David Burleigh, 60 (1999–03)
- Highest save percentage in a career: Jeff ZatkoffJeff ZatkoffJeff Zatkoff is an American ice hockey goaltender. He currently plys with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League...
, .927 (2005–08) - Best goals against average in a career: Jeff Zatkoff, 1.96 (2005–08)
Season
- Most goals in a season: Gary Delonge, 39 (1978–79)
- Most assists in a season: John Malloy, 52 (1978–79)
- Most points in a season: Gary Delonge, 74 (1978–79)
- Most power-play goals in a season: Steve Morris, 17 (1981–82)
- Most short handed goals in a season: Randy RobitailleRandy RobitailleRandy Robitaille is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League under a professional try-out contract . Robitaille has played for nine teams in the National Hockey League...
, 7 (1996–97) - Most penalty minutes in a season: Todd HarkinsTodd HarkinsTodd Michael Harkins is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 48 National Hockey League games for the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers. Harkins was drafted by the Flames in the 2nd round, 42nd overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...
, 133 (1987–88) - Most wins in a season: Jeff ZatkoffJeff ZatkoffJeff Zatkoff is an American ice hockey goaltender. He currently plys with the Manchester Monarchs of the American Hockey League...
, 27 (2007–08) - Highest save percentage in a season: Jeff Zatkoff, .933 (2007–08)
- Best goals against average in a season: Jeff Zatkoff, 1.72 (2007–08)
Game
- Most goals in a game: Rick Kuraly, 5 (2/20/81 vs. Lake ForestLake Forest CollegeLake Forest College, founded in 1857, is a private liberal arts college in Lake Forest, Illinois. The college has 1,500 students representing 47 states and 78 countries....
) - Most assists in a game: 2 players tied with 6
- Most points in a game: Gary Delonge, 8 (2/24/79 vs. CincinnatiCincinnati BearcatsThe Cincinnati Bearcats are the NCAA athletic teams representing the University of Cincinnati. Since July 1, 2005, the school's athletic teams have been members of the Big East Conference....
) - Most saves in a game: Lee Cannon, 57 (11/18/89 vs. Western MichiganWestern Michigan Broncos men's ice hockeyThe Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Western Michigan University. The Broncos are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association...
)
Season
- Most wins in a season: 33 (2007–08)
- Fewest wins in a season: 5 (1990–91)
- Most goals in a season: 247 (1978–79)
- Fewest goals allowed in a season: 101 (2002–03)
Game
- Longest winning streak: 10 (1/7/94 to 2/5/94)
- Longest unbeaten streak: 10 (1/21/06 to 2/24/06)
- Most goals in a game: 19 (2/23/80 vs. Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan EaglesThe Eastern Michigan Eagles, formerly known as the Eastern Michigan Hurons, are the athletic teams for Eastern Michigan University. Altogether, they have won three NCAA Division II national championships and 13 NAIA Division I national championships in five different sports The Eastern Michigan...
) - Most goals in a period: 9 (11/18/78 vs. Kent StateKent State Golden FlashesKent State University's intercollegiate athletic teams are known as the Golden Flashes or simply as the Flashes. The university fields sixteen varsity athletic teams, all of whom play in the Mid-American Conference and in the NCAA's Division I...
) - Most goals against in a game: 15 (10/26/78 vs. Bowling GreenBowling Green Falcons men's ice hockeyThe Bowling Green Falcons ice hockey team is the ice hockey team that represents Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The Falcons last played in the NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament in 1990...
)