#1 Redhawks Pull Off Weekend Sweep

Posted by CincyRedhawk on 13. October 2009 10:36

The #1 ranked Miami Redhawk hockey team pulled off a weekend sweep in the season opening series against St. Cloud State.  In their first action since the heartbreaking loss in the National Championship game last year the Hawks were able to pull out an OT win Friday night and a shutour win Saturday.  Friday nights game had several flashbacks to the game in D.C.  Miami came out of the gate flat and fell behind 1-0.  A strong second period put them up 2-1, but they came out for the third period looking like a team that was satisfied with just holding the lead and not wanting to tack on more goals.  Miami was the more physical team all night and had a lot of momentum, but couldn't get any good shots or scoring chances.  And then it happened...1:59 left in regulation and they'd lost the lead.  The flashbacks were front and center now.  Every puck fluttering through the air could end the game.  Thankfully the outcome of this game was a W on the schedule for the Redhawks.  Miami's Carter Camper was able to push the puck past the St. Cloud State keeper 1:52 into the overtime period.  The players that stood out in this contest were Andy Miele, Tommy Wingels, and Carter Camper.  Miele is an exciting player to watch.  At only 5'8" he plays like hes 6'4" 280 with the speed that causes havoc on the opposing team.

The Redhawks followed up Friday's overtime win with a shutout on Saturday.  This game stayed scoreless in a fairly uneventful first two periods.  Miami finally  got on the board 5:22 into the third period on a goal by Senior Jarrod Palmer.  This goal would prove to be the game winner as Connor Knapp recorded his third career shutout.

Miami is back in action this weekend on the road in New Hampshire.  The road to a National Championship has begun!