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Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Colby Sherwin
February 29, 2024

When RMU lost to Niagara in the quarterfinal of the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs in 2021, then goalie of the Purple Eagles Chad Veltri had no idea the next time he would take the ice in Clearview Arena would be for the Colonials. Veltri, a Pittsburgh native, grew up playing for...

Klimpke (left) and Boisvert (right) win AHA weekly awards for their performances in the weekend split to AIC Photo credit: Finn Lyons & Taylor Roberts

Boisvert, Klimpke Win Atlantic Hockey Weekly Awards

Michael Deemer
January 29, 2024

Atlantic Hockey announced Monday that two members of the Robert Morris men's hockey team won conference honors for their performances from the weekend against AIC. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1752045069509533823 Graduate goalie Francis Boisvert shined in between the...

Veltri picks up his second Goaltender of the Week

Veltri Doubles Up On Goaltender Of The Week Awards

Joshua Woodman
December 11, 2023

For the second time this year and the first time since opening weekend, Chad Veltri has won Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week. The honor comes after an impressive sweep of his former team, Niagara, last week which saw the Colonial's put seven goals in and concede only two....

Four Takeaways from the Exhibition Against Simon Fraser

Four Takeaways from the Exhibition Against Simon Fraser

Samuel Goldberg
November 4, 2023

Robert Morris welcomed Canadian travel team Simon Fraser for an exhibition game at the Clearview Arena Saturday night. In a close contest throughout the match, the Colonials would end up slowing Simon Fraser's quick attack and winning 3-1. TRYING NEW TACTICS With tonight being...

Stack The Pads: Conference Play Underway

Stack The Pads: Conference Play Underway

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola
November 1, 2023

Hosts Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola are back to discuss the most recent weekend of RMU men's and women's hockey as conference play is now underway for both teams. The guys then discuss their upcoming matchups. Both teams will be playing at home this weekend. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sIJu1u1a2rLmmCZWEq5O0?si=49c48d9e23604f2a

The Colonials came back after Garvey netted two goals in the win Photo credit: Taylor Roberts

Garvey Nets Two Goals As The Colonials Pull From Behind To Stun Bentley

Amere Keasley
October 27, 2023

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP- Coming off of a victory in the shootout against Holy Cross, the Colonials faced off against the Bentley Falcons at Clearview Arena. The Colonials are looking to keep up their momentum after last week's remarkable comeback. They did just that again, coming back...

South played at RMU from 2008 to 2012 and became a full-time NHL referee in 2021

#FormerColonialWatch: Furman South Inducted Into Quaker Valley Hall of Fame

Alec Miller
October 25, 2023

Former Colonial hockey player from 2008 to 2012, Furman South, has been inducted into the Quaker Valley Hall of Fame. He has an impressive hockey resume; this is just the latest achievement to get added to his name. Coming from Quaker Valley in Sewickley, Pa., he is the first...

Stack The Pads: Holding Their Own vs. Tough Opponents

Stack The Pads: Holding Their Own vs. Tough Opponents

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola
October 24, 2023

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola are back to discuss the recent play of the RMU men's and women's hockey teams. They both took on tough opponents last week (Holy Cross and #7 Clarkson) but held their own. The guys then highlight some positives from those games and discuss...

The Colonials previously lost in a shootout to Mercyhurst in their Atlantic Hockey opener.

Men’s Hockey Hosts Holy Cross For Two Matchups To Begin Homestand

Nate Fanell
October 20, 2023

The Robert Morris men’s hockey team returns to Clearview Arena to begin a five-game homestand. Robert Morris welcomes Holy Cross for two games on Friday and Saturday. Robert Morris has one of every outcome through their first three games, with a 1-1-1 record. In their last...

Photo credit: Cam Wickline

Colonials Blow Two-Goal Third Period Lead, Lose in Shootout to Mercyhurst in Erie

Michael Deemer
October 14, 2023

ERIE, Pa.-- The Robert Morris men's hockey team dropped its conference opener Saturday to their in-state rival Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst trailed 3-1 lead going into the third period, all while Mercyhurst came back to defeat the Colonials in a shootout. "We've got to learn how...