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Miami Hockey Announces 2024-25 Roster
8/5/2024 1:31:00 PM | Hockey
Miami Hockey coach Anthony Noreen announced the program's 2024-25 roster today. The 30 student-athletes on the roster for the upcoming season include 17 RedHawks from the 2023-24 campaign.
Noreen's program has added 11 new players, with Colby Ambrosio, Matt Choupani, Ethan Dahlmeir, Christophe Fillion, David Grosek, Conner Hutchison, Brett Miller and Michael Quinn joining previously announced signees John Emmons, Teodor Forssander and Casper Nassen. Former RedHawks Nick Donato and Brian Silver, who played for Miami in the 2022-23 season, have also rejoined the roster.
"We are excited about the incoming group we have assembled," Noreen said. "There is a good mix of experience and youth, but more importantly, character, compete, and skill that can push the returning group every day.
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"We look forward to getting started with the whole group here next month and building a culture together."
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Miami opens the 2024-25 season at Ferris State on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Colby Ambrosio, Gr., 5-9, 182, Forward, Welland, Ontario/Boston College (Tri-City/USHL)
Matt Choupani, Sr., 5-10, 189, Forward, Montreal, Quebec/Northeastern (Des Moines/USHL)
Ethan Dahlmeir, Fr., 6-4, 215, Goaltender, Lakeville, Minn. (Des Moines/USHL)
Nick Donato, Sr., 6-0, 190, Defenseman, Lake Forest, Ill. (Tri-City/USHL)
John Emmons, Fr., 6-0, 175, Forward, Washington, Mich. (Minot/NAHL)
Christophe Fillion, Gr., 5-10, 175, Forward, Sherbrooke, Quebec/Quinnipiac (Muskegon/USHL)
Teodor Forssander, Fr., 5-8, 154, Forward, Gothenburg, Sweden (Frölunda HC)
David Grosek, Fr., 6-0, 190, Forward, Queens, N.Y. (Maine/NAHL)
Conner Hutchison, Sr., 5-10, 185, Defenseman, Long Island, N.Y./Vermont/Sacred Heart (Tri-City/USHL)
Brett Miller, Gr., 6-2, 185, Goaltender, Northville, Mich./RPI (Austin/NAHL)
Casper Nassen, Fr., 6-4, 205, Forward, Norrtalje, Sweden (Frölunda HC)
Michael Quinn, Fr., 5-11, 180, Defenseman, St. Louis, Mo. (Fargo/USHL)
Brian Silver, Gr., 5-10, 180, Forward, Lake Bluff, Ill./Augustana (Omaha/USHL)
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Noreen's program has added 11 new players, with Colby Ambrosio, Matt Choupani, Ethan Dahlmeir, Christophe Fillion, David Grosek, Conner Hutchison, Brett Miller and Michael Quinn joining previously announced signees John Emmons, Teodor Forssander and Casper Nassen. Former RedHawks Nick Donato and Brian Silver, who played for Miami in the 2022-23 season, have also rejoined the roster.
"We are excited about the incoming group we have assembled," Noreen said. "There is a good mix of experience and youth, but more importantly, character, compete, and skill that can push the returning group every day.
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"We look forward to getting started with the whole group here next month and building a culture together."
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Miami opens the 2024-25 season at Ferris State on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Colby Ambrosio, Gr., 5-9, 182, Forward, Welland, Ontario/Boston College (Tri-City/USHL)
- Played 138 games for Boston College over previous four seasons, collecting a total of 66 points (28-38-66)
- Produced a career-high 22 points in 2021-22 campaign
- Scored a career-high 10 goals in 2022-23 season
- Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft
Matt Choupani, Sr., 5-10, 189, Forward, Montreal, Quebec/Northeastern (Des Moines/USHL)
- Appeared in 102 games for Northeastern over the past three years, producing 41 points (19-22-41)
- Collected a career-high 10 goals and nine assists in 2022-23 season
- Put up three points in win at RPI on Nov. 26, 2023
- Earned Huskies' team award for Most Improved Player in 2023
- Tallied 74 points (including 37 goals) over two seasons with USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers (2019-21)
- Named to the Second Rookie All-Star Team in the USHL
Ethan Dahlmeir, Fr., 6-4, 215, Goaltender, Lakeville, Minn. (Des Moines/USHL)
- Made 48 appearances for Des Moines last year with a 2.96 GAA and .900 save percentage
- Recorded a .916 save percentage in net (2.35 GAA) for NAHL's St. Cloud Norsemen in 2022-23
- Went 10-5-2 between the pipes for Norsemen in 2021-22 with 2.56 GAA and .896 save percentage)
Nick Donato, Sr., 6-0, 190, Defenseman, Lake Forest, Ill. (Tri-City/USHL)
- Appeared in 36 total games for Miami between 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons
- Produced five points in that span, including two-assist game at Minnesota Duluth on Jan. 15, 2022
- Registered a total of 19 blocked shots for the Red and White
- Two-time NCHC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete and NCHC Academic All-Conference honoree
John Emmons, Fr., 6-0, 175, Forward, Washington, Mich. (Minot/NAHL)
- Served as assistant captain with NAHL's Minot Minotauros last season, registering 26 points (9-17-26) in 57 regular-season appearances
- Added two goals and two assists in nine playoff games for Minot in 2023-24
- Put up 28 points (7-21-28) in 50 games for Minot in 2022-23 campaign and received Unsung Hero Award from his teammates
- Also skated in five games for USHL's Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in 2021-22
- Was an All-State and Academic All-American lacrosse player in high school
- Was part of Oakland Jr. Grizzlies AAA program, helping team to 16u Michigan state title as well as 16u and 18u national tournament appearances
Christophe Fillion, Gr., 5-10, 175, Forward, Sherbrooke, Quebec/Quinnipiac (Muskegon/USHL)
- Put up a total of 54 points (25-29-54) in 124 appearances for Quinnipiac over past four seasons
- Scored a career-high 12 goals last season (12-7-19) with Quinnipiac, including three game-winners
- Lit the lamp twice in 2024 NCAA Tournament, earning Providence Regional All-Tournament Team recognition
- Won national title with Quinnipiac in 2022-23 and recorded a multi-point contest in Bridgeport Regional final that year
- Collected a career-high 20 points (7-13-20) in 2022-23 for Bobcats
- Recognized as ECAC All-Academic in 2022-23 season
- Tallied 36 points (14-22-36) for USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks in 2019-20 season
Teodor Forssander, Fr., 5-8, 154, Forward, Gothenburg, Sweden (Frölunda HC)
- Put up 41 points (12-29-41) in 43 games for Frolunda J20 team in 2023-24
- Added nine points (4-5-9) in seven playoff games for 2023-24 Frolunda J20 squad
- Produced 49 points (19-30-49) for J20 team in 2022-23 season
- Compiled 47 points between J18 Region and J18 Nationell games in 2021-22
- Helped U16 team to Division 1 Regional gold
- Put up 55 points (29-26-55) in 17 games for Bäcken HC U16 in 2018-19
David Grosek, Fr., 6-0, 190, Forward, Queens, N.Y. (Maine/NAHL)
- Played 35 games for NAHL's Maine Nordiques last season with a goal and assist
- Made 15 appearances for Corpus Christi (NAHL) in 2022-23 season, producing one assist
- Skated in three games for Aberdeen Wings of NAHL in 2021-22 campaign
Conner Hutchison, Sr., 5-10, 185, Defenseman, Long Island, N.Y./Vermont/Sacred Heart (Tri-City/USHL)
- Spent past three seasons at Sacred Heart, playing 73 games and producing 34 points (7-27-34)
- Recorded a career-high four points (all assists) in Nov. 2022 win at Mercyhurst
- Named to Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team for three straight years
- Began 2020-21 season with Univ. of Vermont (six appearances) before joining Tri-City Storm (14 points in 33 games played with Tri-City)
- Played for Penticton (BCHL) in 2018-19 and 2019-20 campaigns (42 points in 2019-20)
Brett Miller, Gr., 6-2, 185, Goaltender, Northville, Mich./RPI (Austin/NAHL)
- Made a total of 13 appearances in net (nine starts) over past three seasons for RPI
- Posted a 3.84 GAA with a .879 save percentage for the Engineers
- Multi-year ECAC Hockey All-Academic honoree
- Set single-season wins record for his high school with 20 in 2016-17
Casper Nassen, Fr., 6-4, 205, Forward, Norrtalje, Sweden (Frölunda HC)
- Seventh-round draft pick of NHL's Boston Bruins in 2023 (No. 214 overall)
- Tallied 31 points (16-15-31) in 41 games for Frolunda J20 squad in 2023-24 season, adding five points in seven playoff appearances
- Skated four games for Sweden U20 international team (producing three goals) and four for U19 in 2022-23 (tallying a pair of assists)
- Finished 2022-23 season in top 10 for goals scored in J20 Nationell, playing as a captain in Vasteras IK
- Helped his 2022-23 team finish No. 6 in playoffs (best in more than a decade)
Michael Quinn, Fr., 5-11, 180, Defenseman, St. Louis, Mo. (Fargo/USHL)
- Played 62 games for Fargo Force in 2023-24, putting up 37 points (6-31-37) in Anderson Cup-winning season
- Added eight points (1-7-8) in a dozen playoff appearances to help Force claim 2024 Clark Cup championship
- Skated in 43 games for NAHL's Minnesota Wilderness in 2022-23, collecting 29 points (8-21-29)
- Played 37 games for Madison Capitols (3-9-12) and 20 for Sioux Falls Stampede (1-5-6) during 2021-22 USHL season
Brian Silver, Gr., 5-10, 180, Forward, Lake Bluff, Ill./Augustana (Omaha/USHL)
- Appeared in 37 games through three seasons for Miami (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
- Produced three career points (2-1-3) for the RedHawks over that span
- Named to NCHC Academic All-Conference team during 2021-22 season
- Posted a career-best rating of +3 in win over Niagara on Dec. 30, 2022, earning Second Star honors
- Played in 16 games for Augustana in 2023-24 and was credited with five shots on goal
- Recognized on CCHA All-Academic Team for 2023-24 season
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