Miami Defeats St. Cloud State in Close Hockey Matchup

A single goal proved the difference as the Redhawks edge the Huskies 2-1

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:31pm

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In a closely contested college hockey game on January 30, 2026, the Miami Redhawks defeated the St. Cloud State Huskies by a score of 2-1. The Redhawks' Ethan Hay opened the scoring in the second period, but the Huskies' Cooper Wylie quickly tied it up. Miami's John Emmons then netted the game-winning goal midway through the period to give his team the victory.

Why it matters

This win continues Miami's strong season and keeps them in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. For St. Cloud State, the loss is a setback, but they will have a chance to even the score when the two teams meet again the following day.

The details

The first period of the game was scoreless, but early in the second period, Ethan Hay put Miami on the board with a goal assisted by Casper Nassen and Michael Phelan. Seven minutes later, Cooper Wylie tied the game for St. Cloud State, with assists from Noah Urness and Nolan Roed. However, Miami's John Emmons scored the game-winning goal halfway through the period, with Vladislav Lukashevich and Doug Grimes providing the assists.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST.

The players

John Emmons

A forward for the Miami Redhawks who scored the game-winning goal in the second period.

Ethan Hay

A forward for the Miami Redhawks who scored the opening goal in the second period.

Cooper Wylie

A forward for the St. Cloud State Huskies who scored the equalizing goal in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought game, but I'm proud of the way our team battled and found a way to win. We'll need to bring that same intensity tomorrow.”

— John Emmons, Forward, Miami Redhawks (The Rink Live)

What’s next

The teams will face off again on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST, giving them a chance to fine-tune their tactics and strategies for the rematch.

The takeaway

This close game between two evenly matched teams showcases the competitiveness of college hockey. Both Miami and St. Cloud State will look to build on their strengths and make adjustments ahead of their next meeting, as they jockey for position in the NCAA tournament picture.