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Hockey Roadie: CHMA Playoffs Day 1

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...

Colonials continue hot streak

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...

Colonials wrap up conference play

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...

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...

Conference play produces 15th win of the season

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...

Tis the season for giving back

‘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...

Colonials Swoop past IUP

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...

Strong weekend with strong results, Colonials take two huge wins

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...

RMU takes the Bulls by their horns in a 4-3 shootout victory

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...

Colonials pull a few tricks and treats for win against Pitt

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...

Colonials continue strong conference play

Colonials continue strong conference play

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 27, 2015

After a short break in conference play the RMU ACHA DI hockey team hosted Slippery Rock University Friday night. The team came off a one win weekend against RIT. “Our practices were a lot more intense than they usually were, usually we’re kinda...

RMU roars past the Tigers

RMU roars past the Tigers

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 18, 2015

After a 9-8 loss Friday night the RMU ACHA DI Hockey team looked to a new night and new opponent, with high hopes of turning the weekend around. With heightened emotions, the Colonials bounced back and took an 8-2 win from Saturday’s game against Rochester...

Despite third period efforts Colonials fall to Canisius

Despite third period efforts Colonials fall to Canisius

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 17, 2015

Last night the RMU ACHA DI hockey team started their two game weekend off with a game against The Canisius College Griffins. Despite making a comeback in the third period, the Colonials fell to the Griffins in overtime with a final score of 9-8. Canisius...

Rehrer continues to play strong, Colonials take game from WVU

Rehrer continues to play strong, Colonials take game from WVU

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 11, 2015

The RMU ACHA D-I Hockey team returned to home ice to take on the West Virginia University Mountaineers Saturday night. After a loss to Mercyhurst on Friday the team bounced back and captured the W against WVU with a final of 5-1. The win came in style...

Conference play kicks off with a win

Conference play kicks off with a win

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 3, 2015

Last weekend the RMU ACHA DI hockey team took on Delaware. The two game series was split and the team returned home with a win against a top 20 school and a record of 3-1. This week they moved up to 20th in the nation and their eyes set on Friday night’s...

RMU Takes Game Two Against Indiana

RMU Takes Game Two Against Indiana

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer September 20, 2015

Homecoming wasn’t all about football this weekend, especially for the RMU ACHA DI hockey team who completed their second game against DII Indiana University Saturday night. The Colonials beat the Hoosier by a single goal after the Hoosiers put up a...

Multipoint efforts drive Colonials to victory

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer September 19, 2015

Eight new players sported the Colonial logo last night as the RMU ACHA D-I men’s hockey team kicked off the season with the first of a two game series against the D-II Indiana University Hoosiers. The team topped the Hoosiers with a final score of 8-3. The...

RMU ACHA DI Hockey: Season Preview 2015

RMU ACHA DI Hockey: Season Preview 2015

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter September 16, 2015

A new season is about to unravel for the RMU ACHA DI hockey team. With a new season comes new teammates, opponents and some familiar faces to the staff. This season the team will be without some of their key players from last year including Wes Heinle,...

This Years Scavy Cup Winner Is...

This Year’s Scavy Cup Winner Is…

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter September 14, 2015

Five teams, one city, 20 locations, and three hours set the stage for the RMU ACHA DI men’s hockey annual team scavenger hunt. Despite the overcast weather Saturday morning, the 31 Colonials took to the streets of downtown Pittsburgh with the hopes...

ACHA DI hockey welcomes 21 prospects

ACHA DI hockey welcomes 21 prospects

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter May 16, 2015

For the second year in a row the RMU ACHA DI hockey team opened its rink to a group of future Colonials. The two-day camp kicked off Friday, May 15 and ran until Saturday, May 16. “Jon Hanna our Director of Recruiting does a ton of work prior to...

International appeal

International appeal

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter March 7, 2015

Hockey is known to be a worldwide sport, so it’s not uncommon to look at a roster and see a variety of countries, but having international players come overseas to play club hockey can seem a little strange. However for the RMU ACHA D1 hockey team,...

RMU ACHA club hockey team captures title

RMU ACHA club hockey team captures title

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter February 23, 2015

The regular season ended for the RMU ACHA DI hockey team about two weeks ago and with the regular season in the books, the team spent those weeks preparing for the College Hockey Mid-America playoffs, which kicked off Friday, Feb. 20. The team didn’t...

Colonials shutout by Dukes

Colonials shutout by Dukes

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter February 8, 2015

After Friday night’s exciting win, the RMU ACHA DI hockey returned to the ice for its third match up against the Duquesne. The Colonials looked for a hat trick during their third game of the season against the Dukes, who in the end would prevail...

RMU climbs past Mountaineers to secure trip to Nationals

RMU climbs past Mountaineers to secure trip to Nationals

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter February 7, 2015

The stakes were high as the Robert Morris ACHA DI hockey program entered Friday night’s game against West Virginia University. With 1:11 left in the contest the Colonials were able to punch their ticket to nationals, beating WVU, 5-3. “A little...

The RMU ACHA D1 hockey team scored seven goals in the first two periods en route to a 9-5 win over Slippery Rock.

RMU finds “Pride” in 9-5 win

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter February 1, 2015

After a weekend of exciting wins, the RMU ACHA DI hockey team took over 84 Lumber Arena in hopes of roaring past the Slippery Rock Pride. Between both teams, a total of 14 goals were recorded, with several players having multi-point nights. “It feels...

RMU ACHA DI hockey notches first win of 2015

RMU ACHA DI hockey notches first win of 2015

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter January 24, 2015

After a long string of road games, the RMU ACHA DI hockey team returned home for its first time since October and for the first time in 2015. Friday's game was set to be one of the biggest of the year, as the Colonials skated against John Carroll...

Photo Credit: Paul Wintruba

RMU: Last-minute DIY gift ideas for the Holiday season

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer December 9, 2014

With the holiday season upon us, it is time to start making your shopping list. Despite checking the list twice, there’s always that one person you forget. Trying to come up with a good last-minute-gift idea is never fun. So, if you find yourself in...

RMU ACHA D-1 goaltender Ryan Gayso is one of the top net minders in the country, owning a 4-1 record, 1.58 GAA and .931 SV%.

Gayso and company making mark early

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter November 20, 2014

Over the last few years, goaltending hasn’t been a problem for the RMU ACHA DI hockey team. During the 2013-14 campaign, head coach Michael Joseph utilized three of its four and this year he is splitting time between three net minders. The team had...

RMU ACHA hockey teams finds its way past the Hawks

RMU ACHA hockey teams finds its way past the Hawks

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter October 25, 2014

Returning to Neville Island, the RMU ACHA DI club hockey team took on the Indiana University Crimson Hawks Friday night in the first of two league games of the weekend. RMU’s freshmen came up strong, downing IUP, 2-0. And the team made some lineup...

RMU Dukes it out with cross town rivals

RMU ‘Dukes’ it out with cross town rivals

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter October 4, 2014

Coming off a 6-5 comeback win last Saturday, the RMU ACHA DI hockey team kicked off homecoming weekend in a cross town showdown against the Duquesne Dukes at the 84 Lumber Arena. With the late addition to the schedule and some changes to the line,...

ACHA: Thrilling start sets stage for a strong season

ACHA: Thrilling start sets stage for a strong season

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter September 20, 2014

The RMU ACHA DI hockey team took the ice for its first game of the season Friday night. The team took on Rochester College Warriors in a heart stopping shootout victory. Dressing nine new faces with 11 returning players they set out to take on a team...

And the Scavy Cup goes to…

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer September 12, 2014

On Saturday September 7, the RMU ACHA hockey team took a trip through Pittsburgh to name its second Scavy Cup champion. The Scavy Cup, an annual scavenger hunt, has become a tradition for the team. Head coach Michael Joseph broke the team into...

Mens Lacrosse adds two assistant coaches

Men’s Lacrosse adds two assistant coaches

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner September 12, 2014

Weeks after welcoming Travis Harrington to the RMU Men’s Lacrosse coaching staff, head coach Drew McMinn and the Colonials have announced the hiring of two additional members, both of which are alums. Former RMU lacrosse players Robert Marasti and...

RMU ACHA welcomes largest recruiting class

RMU ACHA welcomes largest recruiting class

Audrey Gardner, Staff Reporter September 7, 2014

After the completion of a memorable 2013-14 season the Robert Morris University ACHA DI hockey team hosted tryouts from August 25-29 in hopes of filling several roster spots. When the group took the ice for the first time this year, the squad consisted...

Afternoon Wiffle ball game on the Nicholson Front Lawn.

Prugar looks to build off of strong first season as manager

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer September 4, 2014

Whenever the Robert Morris University club baseball team was searching for a new manager, it didn’t have to look far, selecting former player Jarrod Prugar as head coach in 2013. Having spent the summer in Huntingburg, Indiana coaching the Dubois...

Mens lacrosse welcomes new assistant to coaching staff

Men’s lacrosse welcomes new assistant to coaching staff

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner August 27, 2014

Early this afternoon, the RMU men’s lacrosse program and head coach Andrew McMinn announced that the team will be welcoming a new member to their coaching staff for the 2015 season. Former Bryant attackman Travis Harrington has been hired as an assistant...

RMU ACHA DI hosts prospect camp for incoming players

RMU ACHA DI hosts prospect camp for incoming players

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer May 18, 2014

Prospect camps have become a popular trend for many college hockey programs and as a result, the Robert Morris ACHA DI hockey team hosted one on May 16 and 17 for new and incoming players. The team started preparing for the camp before the season ended,...

Mens lacrosse falls to Bulldogs on senior day

Men’s lacrosse falls to Bulldogs on senior day

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner April 20, 2014

Emotions ran high on Saturday for the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team. Although the Colonials had hoped to defeat conference foe Bryant on senior day, RMU was unable to do so, falling, 13-6, at Joe Walton Stadium. Before the game, Robert...

RMU women’s lacrosse puts out Flames for sixth victory

RMU women’s lacrosse puts out Flames for sixth victory

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner March 22, 2014

Entering Saturday’s game against Liberty, Robert Morris had a slight advantage since its opponent owned a 1-7 record. But by the time the final horn sounded, Liberty’s comeback had flamed out, falling to the Colonials, 10-9, at Joe Walton Stadium. “I...

RMU lacrosse defeats Jacksonville 13-9

RMU lacrosse defeats Jacksonville 13-9

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner March 22, 2014

After suffering its second loss in the Northeast Conference last Saturday, the RMU men’s lacrosse team took to home turf in search of its third win of the season. And the Colonials did just that, defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins, 13-9. Between...

RMU pulls a few tricks to earn second win

RMU pulls a few tricks to earn second win

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner March 16, 2014

Traveling to Siena College Wednesday afternoon, the RMU men’s lacrosse team took the field in search of its second win of the season. The team was able to do just that, pulling a couple of tricks from their its, leading to an exciting overtime win. Siena...

RMU men’s lacrosse falls to soaring Hawks

RMU men’s lacrosse falls to soaring Hawks

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner March 9, 2014

In 2005, the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team was unable to capture a win against Saint Joseph’s in its first Division I game. On Sunday afternoon, the Colonials had a chance to rack up their first win versus SJU, however RMU was unable...

ACHA DI hockey finishes season on high note

ACHA DI hockey finishes season on high note

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer March 1, 2014

Although the season didn’t play out the way the Robert Morris University ACHA DI hockey team had hoped, the club was still able to make the season one for the record books and send their seniors off on a positive note. The team started this season...

RMU ACHA D-I hockey team thanks fans with open skate

RMU ACHA D-I hockey team thanks fans with open skate

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer February 16, 2014

Having its final two games of the regular season cancelled due to the folding of Wayne State's hockey program, the Robert Morris ACHA D-I men’s hockey team opened up its prime-time ice slot to family, friends, and students and hosted a skate with...

RMU ACHA D-I men’s hockey team unable to secure first win since winter break

RMU ACHA D-I men’s hockey team unable to secure first win since winter break

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer February 8, 2014

The RMU ACHA D-I men’s hockey team took on the Duquesne Dukes last night in search of its first win since returning from winter break, but were unable to add to its win category, suffering a 1-0 lose. With a shortened bench due to injuries to several...

ACHA DI hockey team suffers second loss in a row

ACHA DI hockey team suffers second loss in a row

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer January 25, 2014

With a late addition to their schedule this season, the RMU ACHA DI hockey team hit the road last night to take on the Washington and Jefferson Presidents.   Although having a small bench of only nine players, the Presidents would skate away...

Colonials split weekend home stand with 7-2 win against Canisius College

Colonials split weekend home stand with 7-2 win against Canisius College

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer December 8, 2013

The RMU ACHA D-I hockey team enter this weekend’s series with a record of 12-5, winning four of its last six games, including two wins at a showcase hosted by Robert Morris University of Illinois. The team took to the ice Saturday, after a heartbreaking...

ACHA DI hockey team suffers first home loss

ACHA DI hockey team suffers first home loss

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer November 9, 2013

Coming off of a 2-1 victory against John Carroll University last weekend, the ACHA DI hockey took on the University of Pittsburgh last night in search of their ninth win of the season. Instead, the team suffered its first home ice loss, falling to...

ACHA DI knocks off John Carroll

ACHA DI knocks off John Carroll

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer November 4, 2013

Coming off of their second loss of the season against the West Virginia Mountaineers last Saturday, the ACHA Division I men’s hockey team returned home for their first match of the season against John Carroll University. The team was able to capture...

Shootout victory leads to seventh win of season for ACHA DI

Shootout victory leads to seventh win of season for ACHA DI

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 21, 2013

After playing two games on the road, the ACHA Division I men’s hockey team took the ice Sunday afternoon hoping to rebound from its first loss of the season against the Drexel University Dragons last weekend, with the Colonials facing the Dragons on...

Annual team scavenger hunt leads to day of bonding

Annual team scavenger hunt leads to day of bonding

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer October 21, 2013

Before hitting the road this past weekend, the Robert Morris University ACHA Division I hockey team took to the streets of Pittsburgh for their annual team scavenger hunt. The group was broken into teams based on their lines and the guys were given...

RMU ACHA club hockey skates to 5-1 victory over SRU

RMU ACHA club hockey skates to 5-1 victory over SRU

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner October 5, 2013

The RMU ACHA Division I hockey team took the ice last night against Slippery Rock University for the second time this season. In their first meeting, on September 13, 2013, the Colonials won, 8-3, and last night, the club skated away with its second...

Davis continues soccer career at RMU

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner October 16, 2012

Ayana Davis found it difficult to leave Robert Morris University after graduating in 2012, but the women’s soccer forward was able to take the field for the Colonials for another season as a graduate student. Because Davis ran track at RMU during...

Thunder from down under: Colonials look to capture NEC title with help of Australian players

Audrey Gardner and Audrey Gardner August 27, 2012

After having a record-setting season in 2011 in which the team won a club-best eight victories, the Robert Morris women’s field hockey program is looking to repeat its successful season with the help of eight international players. “We’ve had...