Spring Break
Hockey team looks to rebound, gets set to face Broncos
Trish Engelman
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: Sports
Camping outside the Goggin Ice Center in the cold Ohio weather just to see their favorite team in action has proven Miami fans to be more than dedicated. As the RedHawks head back to the comfort of their own rink, they look forward to returning the favor on the ice.
"It's a great atmosphere here," said freshman forward Andy Miele. "Playing in front of the fans gives us a big advantage and a lot of energy. It's nice to have the support around you during the games."
But Miami is going to need more than the support of their trusting fans to get them through the upcoming weekend, and the RedHawks have spent the last few days focusing on regaining their confidence as they develop a new plan of attack for their battle with the Broncos.
"We want to improve our game each day, and that starts in practice," Miele said. "We are working on getting back the attitude the team had at the beginning of the year which is, 'we are winning both games this weekend.'"
Indeed the Red and White must think in terms of dominating their competition.
With some of the most important hockey left in the season the RedHawks need to find the attitude that helped them become a No.1 team.
"There is a lot of hockey left and there is still so much to play for," Davis said. "We are still into it as much as we ever were; it just takes a little rededication."
Rededication is going to be vital for the 'Hawks if they want to come out of the season the same way that they came in-that is, closing each series with a win. And although the post season is rapidly approaching, Miami has made it quite clear their undivided attention remains on Western Michigan and not what is looming in the distance.
"We don't talk about winning a national championship, we don't talk about winning the CCHA," Roeder said. "You play one game at a time, and you win one game at a time."
Friday night, hockey fans will see if they can convert these game plans into execution when they face off against the Western Michigan Broncos at 7:35 p.m. The puck is set to drop Saturday night at 7:05 p.m.
"It's a great atmosphere here," said freshman forward Andy Miele. "Playing in front of the fans gives us a big advantage and a lot of energy. It's nice to have the support around you during the games."
But Miami is going to need more than the support of their trusting fans to get them through the upcoming weekend, and the RedHawks have spent the last few days focusing on regaining their confidence as they develop a new plan of attack for their battle with the Broncos.
"We want to improve our game each day, and that starts in practice," Miele said. "We are working on getting back the attitude the team had at the beginning of the year which is, 'we are winning both games this weekend.'"
Indeed the Red and White must think in terms of dominating their competition.
With some of the most important hockey left in the season the RedHawks need to find the attitude that helped them become a No.1 team.
"There is a lot of hockey left and there is still so much to play for," Davis said. "We are still into it as much as we ever were; it just takes a little rededication."
Rededication is going to be vital for the 'Hawks if they want to come out of the season the same way that they came in-that is, closing each series with a win. And although the post season is rapidly approaching, Miami has made it quite clear their undivided attention remains on Western Michigan and not what is looming in the distance.
"We don't talk about winning a national championship, we don't talk about winning the CCHA," Roeder said. "You play one game at a time, and you win one game at a time."
Friday night, hockey fans will see if they can convert these game plans into execution when they face off against the Western Michigan Broncos at 7:35 p.m. The puck is set to drop Saturday night at 7:05 p.m.
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