Hockey Roadie: CHMA Playoffs Day 1
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016
The last road trip of the 2016 season came to conclusion Sunday evening. Despite the loss of the CHMA Championship title the ACHA DI hockey team made the most of their time together. The trip started Saturday afternoon, as the team boarded their bus under the watchful eye of Cam Zappi. With snacks...
Colonials continue hot streak
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
February 13, 2016
The RMU ACHA Division I hockey team continued their hot streak as they entered their final weekend of regular season play. Three powerplay goals and a shutout for Sean Scannell would lead the Colonials to a 7-0 win in the opening game against Syracuse University. “It’s something we’ve been working...
Colonials wrap up conference play
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
After a cancellation due to imclement weather, the RMU ACHA DI Hockey team rescheduled their game against Duquesne University, in what would be their final conference game of the 2015-2016 season. As the final buzzer sounded, the Colonials ended with 10 goals on 52 shots, with 6 different players...
Colonials knock Lakers out of the water
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
February 7, 2016
The RMU ACHA DI hockey team entered their last weekend of conference play with a showdown against Mercyhurst on the horizon. The Colonials were able to bounce back from a recent loss to Pittsburgh and take the 5-2 win against their conference foe. “It’s kind of been our focus all season of staying...
Conference play produces 15th win of the season
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
January 25, 2016
A shortened weekend due to weather conditions put the Colonials on the road Saturday night against Slippery Rock University. Both teams had to host conference games on Friday night, which made the stakes high for both teams, and after some back-to-back play during regulation, it would come down to an...
‘Tis the season for giving back
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
December 25, 2015
'Tis the season of giving, and for some, it started early. On October 31, 2015, the RMU ACHA DI hockey team took on Pitt in what would be a 6-4 win. Earlier in the season, assistant coach Conrad Waite began looking into different charities in the area with an interest in doing an event sometime this...
Colonials Swoop past IUP
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
November 22, 2015
After a huge conference win last night against West Virginia University, the RMU ACHA DI hockey team returned to home ice for their final home game of 2015. The team carried last night’s momentum into tonight’s game against the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Tonight’s game also featured...
Strong weekend with strong results, Colonials take two huge wins
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
November 8, 2015
A quick turnaround for the RMU ACHA DI hockey team had the squad back on the ice Saturday night for a game against John Carroll University. After a successful come from behind shootout win Friday, they were ready for another win. The Colonials would take a 4-1 win over the Streaks adding another W and...
RMU takes the Bulls by their horns in a 4-3 shootout victory
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
November 7, 2015
The RMU ACHA DI men’s hockey team kicked off a two game weekend Friday night against The University at Buffalo. The Colonials would take away an exciting 4-3 shootout win, thanks to Travis Reece and Joakim Axen, who both came up big for RMU. "It was awesome, especially once you score and you see...
Colonials pull a few tricks and treats for win against Pitt
Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
November 1, 2015
The RMU ACHA DI Hockey team returned home to take on the University of Pittsburgh on All Hallows Eve. The team had a few tricks and treats in store for fans. Starting with a toy drive hosted Through Play it Forward, all fans who donated were entered into a raffle for team apparel. Attendees also were...