NCAA men’s hockey team gives back to the local hockey community

Brooke Smith, Sports Editor
April 23, 2012

A lot of people consider hockey players to be egotistical and rude. However, members of the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team are proof that this stereotype is incorrect. Throughout the year, the team participates in various youth hockey camps at the RMU Island Sports Center. Colonials such... Read more »

Sleith fitting right in with RMU softball

Alyssa Benson, Copy Editor
April 23, 2012

Just last year Nicole Sleith, freshman pitcher on the Robert Morris University softball team, was leading Yough to a WPIAL Class AAA championship and winning Player of the Year accolades. This year, she has fit like a glove in the Colonials lineup. Coming into the 2012 season, head coach Craig Coleman... Read more »

Colonials aim to build off of successful season

Nick Buzzelli, Asst. Sports Editor
April 23, 2012

At the beginning of the 2011-2012 college basketball season, Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole set a goal for his team to capture the Northeast Conference title and advance to the NCAA tournament. Although the Colonials were unable to do so, the club did tie numerous program records and won two contests... Read more »

RMU D3 hockey makes nationals again

Troy Kallenborn, Contributor
April 11, 2012

There are several components that make up great hockey teams. It all starts with talented players and an experienced coaching staff. When that team brings the determination and will to win into the mix game-in and game-out they will be consistent. That is exactly what the Robert Morris University... Read more »

Men’s hockey seniors leave their mark on the record books

Brooke Smith, Sports Editor
March 23, 2012

With their Game One win against American International College, the RMU NCAA men’s hockey team class of 2012 became the winningest class in program history. “It feels awesome, it’s starting to sink in now that the season is over,” said senior captain, Trevor Lewis. “It’s a huge accomplishment... Read more »

Women’s hockey finishes season with CHA title

Alyssa Benson, Copy Editor
March 23, 2012

After finishing the 2010-2011 season, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team found themselves in last place in College Hockey America (CHA) while holding a 6-21-7 overall record and a 2-9-5 conference record. Following the season former head coach, Nate Handrahan, left RMU and former Mercyhurst... Read more »

Men’s Lacrosse Off to Impressive Start

Justin Criado, Asst. Copy Editor
March 23, 2012

The Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team has quietly compiled an impressive 4-2 record to start off the 2012 season, the first under head coach Andrew McMinn. “As a head coach he is still very involved in the offensive side of things, so it is the same atmosphere,” junior Jake Hayes said. The Colonials... Read more »

Colonials have a lot to be proud of, even after title game loss

Nick Buzzelli, Asst. Sports Editor
March 23, 2012

Although Robert Morris was unable to walk away from the Wellness Athletic and Recreation Center on the campus of LIU-Brooklyn with a victory on March 7 and advance to its eighth NCAA tournament, the Colonials have a lot to be proud of after completing one of the best seasons in the teams’ 36 year status... Read more »

Women’s basketball’s NEC hopes fall short

Brooks Bratten, Staff Writer
March 23, 2012

The Robert Morris Women’s Basketball team has always been offensively talented. Whether from the starting five or reserves off the bench, the Colonials have always had the potential to put the ball in the net. That potential was on display in the first round of the NEC Tournament against St. Francis... Read more »

Softball spends spring break in Hawaii