2012 NCAA Hockey schedule: No. 5 Miami (OH) wraps up strong first half of season

The Miami (OH) RedHawks men's hockey team don't play another game until Dec. 28, but they should be excited that they've earned the No. 5 ranking in the latest USCHO poll. Miami has posted an impressive 8-3-3 conference record, along with a sterling home mark (6-1-3) and a very respectable road record ((5-2-1).

The RedHawks wrapped up the first half of their season by going 2-1-1 in their last four contests, and their schedule looks light when games resume at the end of December. Miami will face off against a string of unranked opponents in what might be the best opportunity for the team to jump into the top three. If they can stack some wins, they will be in a good position to catch up with No. 4 Minnesota, No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 2 New Hampshire and No. 1 Boston College.

See the full schedule of college hockey action here, and be sure to check out the complete USCHO.com poll.