OXFORD, Ohio – Miami (Ohio) scored three goals in each of the first two periods to build a commanding lead over the Colonials, earning a 7-1 victory in the series opener. With the loss, RMU falls to 0-3 to begin the 2026-27 campaign.
FIRST PERIOD
Miami opened the scoring early, taking advantage of a power-play opportunity as Ilia Morozov found the back of the net.
Four minutes later, the RedHawks doubled their lead with an even-strength goal from Ryan Seelinger.
At the midway point of the opening period, RMU cut the deficit to one.
Luca Primerano scored his first goal of the season, with
Braden Rourke and
Patrick Johnson picking up the assists to make it a 2-1 game.
With five minutes remaining in the period, Morozov scored his second power-play goal of the night to restore Miami's two-goal advantage. The RedHawks carried a 3-1 lead into the first intermission.
SECOND PERIOD
The RedHawks extended their lead to 5-1 with a pair of goals in the opening five minutes of the middle frame.
RMU had two power-play opportunities later in the period and recorded five shots on goal but was unable to capitalize on either chance.
Miami added another goal later in the period, as Kocha Delic found the back of the net to give the home side a 6-1 advantage heading into the second intermission.
THIRD PERIOD
The Colonials recorded 10 shots on goal in the final frame but could not find the back of the net. Miami added one more goal to complete the 7-1 victory in the series opener.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Miami outshot RMU, 35-23. Brennan Faulkner, Gabriel Lunn and Jackson Reineke each recorded a team-high three shots on net.
- Both teams won 50 percent of their faceoffs, with each side winning 35 of 70 draws. Bruce McDonald led the Colonials with 10 faceoff wins.
- Senior defenseman Max Wattvil finished with a +1 plus/minus.
- Charlie Schenkel made 15 saves during the first 25 minutes of action, while Lucas Massie stopped 13 shots over the final 35 minutes.
- RMU went 0-for-4 on the power play, while Miami converted twice on four opportunities.
UP NEXT
RMU returns to Clearview Arena for its home opener against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, October 17, at 7:00 PM. The game will stream live on FloHockey.
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