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RMU Men’s Ice Hockey

The crowd was packed for the RMU mens hockey home opener. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

OPINION: RMU Hockey Fans, It Is Time to Continue Showing Up

Samuel Goldberg
October 10, 2023

For the first time in over two years, Division I hockey was played at the RMU Island Sports Center, as both the men's and women's teams were in action. While opening night was was counted as a sellout for both games, the lack of attendance for the women's contests just one day...

RMU Hockey Teams Get Red Carpet Welcome for D1 Relaunch

RMU Hockey Teams Get Red Carpet Welcome for D1 Relaunch

Mitchell McIntosh, Reporter
October 9, 2023

After much anticipation, the day has finally come. Division 1 hockey is back at RMU. It was a rousing scene on Saturday as sirens blared announcing the return of the RMU women's and men's hockey teams. The teams received a police and firetruck escort as they arrived for their...

RMU Host fan tailgate before home openers

RMU Host fan tailgate before home openers

Colby Sherwin, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2023

Before the Women's and Men’s Hockey teams went to play their home opener for the first time in two years, fans gathered outside the Clearview Arena for some tailgating. Dr. John Locke, who organized the event, spoke about what went into it. "We heard a lot from the alumni...

Mens hockey celebrates a goal against Penn State. Photo credit: David Auth

OPINION: Bring Back the Three Rivers Classic

Cole Brennan
October 17, 2022

The Robert Morris University men's and women's hockey teams are a year away from returning. Do you know what else should return? The Three Rivers Classic. The Three Rivers Classic was a great way to bring in major college hockey programs from across the country. Teams who...

Mens basketball celebrates punching its ticket to March Madness. Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

OPINION: Examining the biggest “what-ifs” in recent Robert Morris sports history

Tyler Gallo
February 5, 2022

Some of the best moments are mired with the "what if" question throughout sports history. The best conversations and debates are had about if a moment went a different way, like "what if Brett Hull's Stanley Cup-winning goal didn't count?" or "what if the Expos' great season...

Mens hockey celebrates Jordan Timmons goal against Niagara in the 2020 Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris announces reinstatement of hockey programs for 2023-24

Nathan Breisinger, CSN Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021

On Thursday morning, it was announced that the Robert Morris men’s and women’s ice hockey programs will be reinstated for the 2023-24 season as first reported by Tim Benz and confirmed by RMU Athletics. The decision was made to bring back both programs following an ongoing...

The hockey team listens to the RMU band play the alma mater after their game.

OPINION: The RMU Island Sports Center doesn’t need any upgrades

Owen Krepps
September 17, 2021

As a student who lives off-campus at RMU, I drive to my classes every day. One thing that has been relevant in my commute recently has been the formation of a single lane outside of the UMPC Events Center. For the past week or so, there has been a cherry-picker on the side of...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts Pizza with the President in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

RMU students create petition to remove Chris Howard as president

Owen Krepps
August 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the recent dispute over the cancellation of RMU men’s and women’s hockey, a lot of criticism has been pointed towards President Dr. Chris Howard. Yesterday, Howard and the University announced that the teams would not be coming back for the 2021-22 season,...

Owen Krepps takes a look at how the hockey teams could initially shape up for a return. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger/Colonial Sports Network

OPINION: What will these RMU hockey teams even look like if they come back?

Owen Krepps
August 3, 2021

Editor's Note: This article is pure speculation on what the RMU men's and women's hockey teams will look like for this upcoming season upon potential reinstatement. With some of the best players leaving the organization, these rosters will be quite different. Reach out to us...

RMU Hockey to be reinstated for 2021 season

RMU Hockey to be reinstated for 2021 season

Colby Sherwin, News Editor
July 14, 2021

UPDATE 8/13/21: The hockey programs have been put on pause for the 2021-22 season with an eye on fundraising for the 2022-23 season in hopes of reinstatement. Check out Colonial Sports Network's article on it for any questions. On May 26th, Robert Morris University discontinued...