Here's a news article about the Miami RedHawks' recent victory over St. Cloud State:
OXFORD, Ohio – In a thrilling contest that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Miami RedHawks emerged victorious against the St. Cloud State Huskies with a 6-5 overtime win. Matteo Giampa played the hero, scoring just 70 seconds into the extra period to seal the win in front of a capacity crowd at Steve "Coach" Cady Arena. The win improves Miami’s record to 8-3-0 overall and 2-3-0 in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC).
Here are three key takeaways from the game:
1. Offensive Depth Shines for Miami
The RedHawks showcased their offensive capabilities with six different players finding the back of the net. Michael Quinn started the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period. Ethan Hay added to the lead in the second period, followed by Kocha Delic. In the third period, David Deputy scored his first collegiate goal, and Casper Nassen tipped in a shot from Vladislav Lukashevich. Finally, Giampa's overtime heroics secured the win for Miami. This marked the first time since December 2021 that Miami had six different goal scorers in a single game.
2. A Game of Momentum Swings and Special Teams
The game was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, with both teams trading leads throughout the night. Miami initially dominated, outshooting St. Cloud State 18-3 in the first period. However, St. Cloud State battled back, eventually tying the game at 2-2 in the second period. The third period saw even more back-and-forth action, with the Huskies tying the game multiple times, including a late equalizer with just over three minutes remaining. Special teams played a significant role, with Miami scoring a power-play goal and St. Cloud State responding with a shorthanded goal.
3. Goaltending and Defensive Adjustments
Miami's goaltender, Matteo Drobac, made 14 saves and earned his eighth win of the season. The RedHawks' defense, which has been a strong point this season, limited St. Cloud State to just 19 shots on goal, matching the fewest shots Miami has allowed in a conference game since February 2018. Kyle Aucoin also returned to the lineup for the first time since October 11 and contributed with an assist on the game-winning goal.
The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 3,642, the first capacity crowd at Cady Arena since March 6, 2015. Giampa was named the game's First Star, with Deputy earning Second Star honors. The RedHawks will look to carry this momentum into their next game.
