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Miami Shines In New Arena

Miami University brought out the "A" Game tonight and throttled the Pioneers 5-2 before a sellout crowd at the brand new Cady Arena. It was an ugly game for DU, but Miami just was better team tonight. They swarmed the net and made good on the rebounds. I was a little disappointed that DU didn't look better on the PP, PK and especially on the 4 on 4's.

The best news for DU was that after DU fell behind 5-1, Gwoz was seen encouraging the guys on the bench and they came out and "won" the Third Period 1-0.

Miami fans were really nice and very proud of their building. As they should be, as its a great hockey facility. Fun place to watch a game and their students were fantastic.

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Patrick Mullen (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Chris Butler (St. Louis, Mo.) scored DU's goals, but the Pioneers converted just 1-of-15 power-play opportunities in the season-opening loss.

The Miami win also spoiled the return of DU head coach George Gwozdecky, who returned to Miami for the first time as a visiting coach after leading the RedHawks from 1989-94. DU will play No. 14 Colgate, a 6-0 loser to Vermont, in the consolation game at 2:35 p.m. MT on Saturday.

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DU Lineup vs. Miami

Offense

Patrick Mullen - Tyler Ruegsegger - J.D. Corbin
Brock Trotter - Ryan Dingle - Rhett Rakhshani
Matt Glasser - Geoff Paukovich - Ryan Helgason
Steven Cook - Michael Handza - Brian Gifford
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Defense

Adrian Veideman - Andrew Thomas
T.J. Fast - Keith Seabrook
J.P. Testwuide - Chris Butler

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Goaltender

Peter Mannino
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