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Team Canada celebrates a goal. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

USA-Canada Rivalry Rematch shows potential for women’s hockey

Nathan Breisinger
March 15, 2022

In the last decade, women’s hockey in North America has made leaps and bounds from where it was years ago. The now Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has showcased the climbing presence of women-led sports. Although the PHF highlights some of the best female hockey players in...

Men’s hockey gathers before their playoff game against Niagara. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

The next step for RMU Hockey

Nathan Breisinger
December 22, 2021

For the past seven months, fundraising to save the RMU hockey programs has been a focal point in the Pittsburgh area. After a lengthy road to reinstatement for the program filled with donations, pledges, interviews, videos, and fundraising events, what are the next steps for...

On Tuesday afternoon, supporters of college hockey in Pittsburgh gathered at the All-Star Sports and Grill in Robinson for a #SaveRMUHockey rally.

RMU Hockey Rallies in Robinson in efforts to raise more funds to save teams

Owen Krepps
October 13, 2021

ROBINSON, Pa.– On Tuesday afternoon, supporters of college hockey in Pittsburgh gathered at the All-Star Sports and Grill in Robinson for a #SaveRMUHockey rally. The event was spearheaded by the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation. All-Star Sports Grill donated 10% of the...

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...

Credit: Alexa Headley

UPDATED: The All-Time Best of RMU Women’s Hockey

Owen Krepps, Podcast / Webshow Manager
July 7, 2021

Editors Note: This was initially a two-part series to commemorate all of the accolades and awards for every RMU sport as it was written when the news was dry due to COVID-19. Since then RMU has, of course, discontinued both the men's and women's hockey programs. With both programs...

Lexi Templeman has expanded her role as one of the top players and captain of the women's hockey team. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

A 5’2″ Giant: The story of Lexi Templeman

Owen Krepps
February 24, 2021

Lexi Templeman stands at 5-foot-2-inches and is the shortest player in all of Robert Morris University Athletics. She has been cut from many hockey teams in her career simply due to her size. She was told she was not strong enough, not big enough, and that she would never make...

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Chace Sperling’s road to recovery

Owen Krepps
February 17, 2021
After being told that she almost lost her leg, RMU women's hockey defender Chace Sperling battled back from a broken tibia and fibula to play in her first ever NCAA women's hockey game in early February.
Stack the Pads: Chace Sperling

Stack the Pads: Chace Sperling

Owen Krepps
February 17, 2021

On this episode of Stack the Pads, Owen Krepps sits down with RMU women's hockey defender Chace Sperling to discuss her incredible recovery from breaking her fibula and tibia, to being able to suit up for her first ever NCAA hockey game in early February.

Emily Curlett carries the puck against Lindenwood. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

The hockey career of Emily Curlett

Owen Krepps
January 22, 2021
From changing in public restrooms in youth hockey, to leading an entire NCAA franchise in goals scored by a defender, Emily Curlett has one of the most interesting hockey upbringings in all of Robert Morris women's hockey. This week on Stack the Pads, Owen Krepps and Nate Breisinger chat with Curlett about her career, and her legacy, as she continues to shine in her senior season.
Photo Credit: Luke Yost

The legacy of Jaycee Gebhard

Owen Krepps, Contributor
February 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With five points for the Robert Morris University women's hockey team in their last series against Lindenwood (4-18-3, 2-10 CHA), senior Jaycee Gebhard officially passed Brittany Howard’s 181 points for the most points in RMU women’s hockey history. She now...