Hall of Fame
Cady was one of the main forces behind the growth of hockey at Miami University in 1976 and has been synonymous with the program ever since. Cady, who is in his 48th year at Miami, has been serving as senior associate athletic director since 1998 and was elevated to the position of assistant vice president for finance and business services that same year. Cady served as the head coach of the Miami ice hockey team for nine seasons, including its first seven years of varsity status from 1978-85, while also serving as head coach of the men's soccer program from 1978-80. He compiled a 121-126-11 record in seven varsity years of ice hockey and a career mark of 157-147-12, while taking his 1983 and 1985 teams to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs.
Cady was recognized for his hard work and dedication in bringing college hockey to Southwest Ohio by receiving the prestigious Jim Fullerton Award from the American Hockey Coaches Association in 2002. In addition to his contributions to Miami's hockey program, Cady's hard work can be seen all over campus as he has served as the chairman of the Athletic Facilities Master Plan Committee since 1995. During his time in that role, Miami's athletic classrooms have undergone a remarkable transformation. During that time, the addition to Miami's ever-growing roster of state-of-the-art facilities was the construction of a $34-million ice arena that bears his name.
Steve Cady Arena at the Goggin Ice Center, which opened in July 2006, serves as the home of both Miami's hockey and synchronized skating teams. Cady's body of work extends beyond the boundaries of Miami University, serving on numerous NCAA Ice Hockey committees throughout his career. Cady also completed a stint as the Chairman of the NCAA Ice Hockey Committee in 2009.
