All throughout collegiate sports, it is not uncommon to find two players on the same team with the same last name. This year, the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team finds themselves with a pair of brothers, Tyler and Eric Rankel, who have...

After ten years of existence, the Atlantic Hockey Association will finally introduce video replays of disputed and non-goal calls for the 2013-14 season. This update to the league will make it so that every school in Division I men’s ice hockey has...

The Robert Morris University NCAA men's hockey team capped off "Hockey Weekend Across America" with a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over Atlantic Hockey Association rival, Niagara in front of a crowd of 1,032 at the 84 Lumber Arena. Scoring the game-winning...

In sports, a new season means new teammates and new things to adjust to, but this year, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s lacrosse team must also adjust to multiple rule changes made by the NCAA. One of the most significant changes will be...

Each year, NCAA men’s hockey teams have the chance to nominate up to three players for the Hobey Baker Award—the award given to the best player in college hockey.  For the 2012-2013 season, the nominees for the Colonials are seniors Adam Brace, Zach...

On Monday, January 21, Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey head coach, Derek Schooley, tweeted a much-anticipated update on former captain, Chris Kushneriuk. “Very excited for ‪@StoneColdKush who received good news today. Hopefully this...

After dropping their Friday contest against the UConn Huskies, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team defeated the Huskies, 4-3. For the second time in as many games, the Colonials found themselves down early in the game when Billy Latta...

The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team defeated the Miami Red Hawks in the inaugural Three Rivers Classic 1-0 in front of a crowd of 10,797 at ConsolEnergy Center. Senior goaltender Eric Levine made 51 saves tonight bringing his overall...

The Robert Morris University (RMU) NCAA men’s hockey team defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions by the score of 6-0.  Redshirt junior Andrew Blazek opened the scoring floodgates just 1:49 into the game with an unassisted goal.  Senior forward...

The Robert Morris University (RMU) NCAA men’s hockey team will be back in action on Friday as they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (PSU) in the first game of the Three Rivers Classic.  For the Colonials, this will be their first game since defeating...

On Monday, December 3, 2012, former Robert Morris University men’s hockey captain, Chris Kushneriuk, left his home in Ottawa, Ontario and headed to Indianapolis, Indiana to receive his next round of treatments for testicular cancer. Since Kushneriuk...

This past “Movember,” The Robert Morris University men’s hockey and lacrosse teams joined together to raise money for men’s cancer research on Movember.com. Men’s hockey senior, Zach Hervato is glad the two teams joined together. “Working...

When the men’s lacrosse and hockey teams decided to join forces for Movember, they knew that they wanted to raise a lot of money and awareness for men’s cancer research.  They also knew that they wanted to raise awareness in unique ways. In an...

Through 31 days, last November, the Bobby Mo Bros raised $3,745.  Just ten days into the month of “Movember” the men’s hockey and lacrosse teams have raised a combined total of $4,238 on their Bobby Mo Bros Movember page. Here are updated photos...

For the month of November, anyone that walks around the Robert Morris University campus will see members of the NCAA men’s hockey and lacrosse teams sporting mustaches to raise money and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer research. These...

This past Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team hosted their “RMU Men’s Hockey Fights Cancer” weekend.  They did this in honor of former Colonials captain, Chris Kushneriuk, who was diagnosed with...

Here’s the first round of photos of the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey and lacrosse teams and their efforts to grow mustaches and raise funds during Movember. Check back each week for updated photos of the teams to see their progress.

Just before the NCAA men’s hockey game on Saturday, Oct. 27 versus Air Force, head coach Derek Schooley announced that senior forward, Zach Hervato will serve as an assistant captain on the road, while junior forward, Colin South will serve in that...

Two times each season, fans of the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team get the chance to skate with the team that they cheer on week in and week out. They get to skate on the same surface where the Colonials just completed their most...

It is often said in the world of hockey that once you are part of a team, it becomes your family. No matter where you go or what you do, they will have your back and be there to support you. The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team is...

Exhibition games are used to determine what type of team you will have for the upcoming season.  Sunday night, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team put their skills on display against Wilfrid Laurier University. The Colonials defeated...

Every year, National Hockey Leauge (NHL) teams hold a rookie/development camp with various players across the world in attendance.  Each year since 2007, the NCAA men’s hockey team has had at least one representative at a camp, with this year being...

With the start of a new season comes the announcement of a new captain for the NCAA men's hockey team.  Taking over as captain will be senior defenseman, Brendan Jamison with defenseman, Tyler Hinds, serving as the assistant captain. They learned...

The Robert Morris University volleyball teams schedule is already in full swing after competing in the Villanova classic. According to head coach, Dale Starr, with two new additions to the roster, the Colonials are working on continuity. “There...

In just under 18 hours, women’s lacrosse, and now RMU Alum, Jenn Schulze completed the JFK 50 Mile Challenge in Sneem, Ireland.  She completed the challenge with absolutely no training at all, while others in the walk had trained for months. “I...

A lot of people consider hockey players to be egotistical and rude. However, members of the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team are proof that this stereotype is incorrect. Throughout the year, the team participates in various youth hockey camps...

With their Game One win against American International College, the RMU NCAA men’s hockey team class of 2012 became the winningest class in program history. “It feels awesome, it’s starting to sink in now that the season is over,” said senior...

During a recent trip back from the 2012 College Media Conference in New York City, members of the RMU Society for Collegiate Journalists decided to document their travels.  John Klocko was “checking in” with the “views” as they made their way...

After winning their best-of-three series against American International College (AIC) the NCAA men’s hockey team will face the Niagara Purple Eagles in the second round of the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) playoffs. The Colonials have faced off...

The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team defeated American International College (AIC) 4-3 in overtime on Sunday night to advance to the second round of the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) playoffs. “Well we definitely made it interesting...

The Robert Morris NCAA men’s hockey team will open their best of three Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) playoff series against American International (AIC) this Friday at 7:35pm at the RMU Island Sports Center. Head coach Derek Schooley knows that...

The RMU NCAA men’s hockey team kept their hopes of a first round bye alive when they defeated Atlantic Hockey Association opponent, Air Force in a 2-1 overtime victory. “It felt great. We played a complete sixty minutes, so especially after tying...

Every musician has a unique story of how he or she started singing or playing an instrument.  For Robert Morris University senior, Frank Vieira, it all started when he took a guitar making class his senior year of high school year. “That was...

  No team will ever be perfect.  They will all have their ups and downs and that is especially true for the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team.  While their power play has had their fair share of struggles, the penalty kill has been...

With just six games left in the regular season, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team knows that winning is going to be very important.  Add in the fact that these games are all against teams above them in the Atlantic Hockey Association...

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team beat the Canisius Golden Griffins 6-4 on Friday February 3, 2012 for the teams 100th program win.   “It’s a big deal.  This is only the programs eighth year, so to get 100 wins pretty quickly...

Robert Morris NCAA men’s hockey senior goaltender Brooks Ostergard has been named a nominee for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award. This award is given each year to college hockey’s top player. Voting for the award runs from now until March 4. Ostergard...

  This weekend will start the first of three upcoming home-and-home series that the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team will have against Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) opponents.  The January 27 and 28 series will feature the Colonials...

  Working for American Idol Pittsburgh was one of the best experiences of my life.  I was skeptical at first to work for a show that I hadn’t really watched in a long time, but I am so glad I did.    There were definitely some awesome people...

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team obtained two out of four possible points during their two-game series against the Holy Cross Crusaders at the RMU Island Sports Center this past weekend.    Friday’s game featured a 4-3...

  After obtaining just one of a possible four points against Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) opponent, Bentley last weekend, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team will look to take down the Holy Cross Crusaders this weekend at the RMU Island Sports...

   The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team saw their eight-game unbeaten streak come to an abrupt end when they lost to No. 4 ranked Ohio State University on Friday, December 30.  Despite two goals from sophomore forward and Pittsburgh...

The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team will put their eight-game unbeaten streak on the line when they host the Ohio State University Buckeyes at the Consol Energy Center on Friday, December 30 at 7:35 p.m. Freshman forward, Cody Wydo,...

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team will face off this weekend against the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Tigers and look to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games.    During the Colonials seven-game unbeaten streak,...

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team earned three out of four possible points this weekend in games against Niagara on Friday and Canisius on Sunday.  With their 2-2 tie on Friday, they tied the programs unbeaten streak, and with...

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team raised a grand total of $3,745 on their Movember page, Bobby Mo Bros.  This was the first year that the team created a page on the Movember website and they are very proud of the fact that they...

  The Class of 2011 was one of the most successful classes if not the most successful class in Robert Morris NCAA men’s hockey history.    All four are very proud to be a part of a class that sent four of five graduates to the pros.  They also...

  For young hockey players growing up, they have two basic goals—make it to the NHL and win the Stanley Cup.  At the end of the 2010-2011 season, four members of the Robert Morris NCAA men’s hockey class of 2011 took the next step by earning contracts...

  Including today, there are just three days left in the month of November which means the RMU men’s hockey team will only be growing their mustaches and raising money and awareness for Movember for another three days.    It is now day 28 of...

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team earned three out of four points in their weekend series against fellow Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) team, Army.    Friday’s game featured a 5-2 RMU victory with five different goal...

  Since the last update, the RMU men’s hockey team has more than doubled the amount of money that they’ve raised on their Movember.com page, Bobby Mo Bros.  The team has now raised $2,645 in just 19 days.  That’s a $1,450 increase from just five...

Here are photos of the RMU men's hockey team through the month of November as they grow mustaches and raise money and awareness for prostate cancer.

  Through the first 14 days of November, the men’s hockey team has raised $1,015 on their Movember.com page, Bobby Mo Bros.   Movember team captain Zach Hervato never thought the team would have raised this much money in less than two weeks. “When...

During the month of November, if anyone was to walk around Robert Morris University’s campus, they would see quite a few students growing mustaches.  They are not trying to start a new trend; they are simply participating in a fundraiser for a cause...

  Just before the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team set off for their game against Air Force, head coach Derek Schooley announced over twitter that the team had chosen seniors Brandon Blandina and James Lyle to be the assistant captains for...

The RMU NCAA men’s hockey team gained their first win of the season against a familiar Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) foe, Mercyhurst in the consolation game of the Mutual of Omaha Stampede tournament.   The 2-1 victory was led by goals from junior...

   There are many series that the Colonials are looking forward to over the course of the season.  Everyone has their series that they circle on the calendar that they look forward to the most for one reason or another.  It can be because they are...

McKenzie earns Division I Rookie of the Week honors.   Field hockey freshman Erin McKenzie accomplished a rare feat when she earned the Synapse Sports/WomensFieldHockey.com Division I Rookie of the Week award.    She was previously named the...

Moving away from home and adjusting to life as a college student can be tough.  Add in being a Division I student-athlete for the NCAA men’s hockey team and things can get hectic. Senior forward and team captain, Trevor Lewis, knows exactly how...

Robert Morris University is currently looking for new members to be active in their sports web streaming initiative.  This school year, there will be over 90 events streamed. The web streaming team currently does live production for football, field...

Tuesday August 30, 2011 marked the first time this semester that Robert Morris University hosted its weekly Open Mic Night, which is hosted by senior Frank Vieira. Open Mic night is held every Tuesday from 9-11pm in the cafeteria, and typically draws...

Any sports off-season can see major shake-ups and changes to a roster, especially at the collegiate level.  Robert Morris Univeristy ensured men’s hockey fans that their head coach, Derek Schooley, will be with the Colonials through 2016.  Although...

  Any young hockey player from Pittsburgh will tell you that their goal is to play in the NHL, more specifically for the Pittsburgh Penguins.    For men’s hockey junior defenseman, Andrew Blazek, he moved one step closer to that ultimate goal...