On Tuesday, April 2nd, the ECHL and Deacon Sports and Entertainment announced that the affiliate team of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Newfoundland Growlers, would be disbanded and cease operations immediately.
"Despite the efforts of our front office,...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- After dropping two of three, the Colonials looked to improve to above .500 in Horizon League play when they hosted the Youngstown State Penguins for a doubleheader.
These two teams met in the Horizon League tournament last year when the...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone a small, yet serious transformation this month since free agency started in the NFL. Omar Kahn has worked his magic again, transforming picks into players and vice versa, keeping up with his nickname, "the Kahn artist."...
The NHL trade deadline has passed and one of the biggest sellers of the day was the Pittsburgh Penguins. Right around midnight, the Penguins made a trade with their Metro divisional opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Canes received Jake Guentzel...
When RMU lost to Niagara in the quarterfinal of the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs in 2021, then goalie of the Purple Eagles Chad Veltri had no idea the next time he would take the ice in Clearview Arena would be for the Colonials.
Veltri, a Pittsburgh native,...
If you remember back in August I ranked my 10 favorite VeggieTales movies. Thinking that the series I grew up with was put to rest in 2022 with the cancelation of "The Veggie Tales Show" and that it would be reduced to a meaningless podcast that was made...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- A wild week for the RMU women's basketball team left them with an interim head coach as former head coach Charlie Buscaglia stepped down on Monday.
Leading the Colonials now is a familiar name as Scott Schneider steps in for the second...
The NHL's decision to give the Chicago Blackhawks the Winter Classic in 2025 is a mistake. Chicago has played in the game three times since 2008 when the Winter Classic started. The Blackhawks have also been covered in controversy since the sexual assault...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- After losing a heartbreaker to first-place Green Bay 81-76 in overtime on Thursday, the Men's basketball team turned their attention to a foe who beat them just over a month ago by just two points, the Milwaukee Panthers.
With the all-time...
After a 30-plus-year career, Ron Cook has decided to retire from The Pittsburgh Post Gazette and 93.7 The Fan, he announced on Monday, February 5, 2024.
"I’ve been looking forward to this week for a long time. I’ve also been dreading it for a long...
Buckingham palace reported that King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. The specific type of cancer is currently unknown.
The king has begun treatment as Charles is now 75, and "remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to...
*EDITOR’S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer’s own and do not represent Colonial Sports Network as a whole.
Being 21 games into the season and halfway through, it is time to give the women's basketball team a midseason grade.
OFFENSE (F)
The offense...
As the first month of the year comes to a close I decided to rank 10 movies I'm looking forward to seeing this year.
10. Spiderman Beyond the Spider-verse
Unfortunately, right now, it doesn't seem that we will get a conclusion as to how Miles...
After falling to the Bills in the Wild Card game, the Steelers have hired a new Offensive Coordinator, Arthur Smith. He was Head Coach of the Falcons from 2021-23 and he spent time as the Titans OC for one year.
First, there are some negatives with...
Now that the Steelers have been eliminated from the playoffs I've decided to look at some of the remaining teams to join their "bandwagon". This idea comes from a video last week on the YouTube Channel "That's Good Sports", where they broke down the same...
After four years, the Wheatley Cafe will change and partner with Saxbys. The partnership includes opportunities for students to work in the cafeteria.
In a statement by RMU:
"The partnership with RMU is a natural fit as the institution emphasizes...
Earlier this year, I worked with Jesse McCullough and went through the least accurate Madden rankings. So I decided to go through and do the same for the latest 2K game, "NBA 2K24"
Underrated Point Guard: Jamal Murray
Murray is coming off a championship...
"NBA 2K24" released earlier this year on Sept. 8. Once again, the question remains: will it ever live up to "2K16"? The simple answer is no. That's not to say I hate it. I think it works in some ways, and it is a slight improvement over last year's iteration.
First,...
NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- After a three-game win streak, including a sweep of Syracuse, the Robert Morris women's hockey team (6-6, 3-3 CHA) took on the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) (6-5-2, 2-2 CHA). The Tigers looked to end a seven-game losing streak...
The Holiday season is here! Thanksgiving is known for a few things, amazing food, a lie about the first one, and of course... the Cowboys losing in incredible fashion! Anyway, I wanted to go back and rank my 10 favorite foods you'll be seeing on your...
It's 3 a.m. I'm in my bed and I hear a pounding on my door. My sister comes into my room and says, "He's gone I'm sorry". My Grandpap was a great man, he was kind, loving, humble, and the biggest sports fan I knew. I can definitely say that my world is...
On November 14 the House of Representatives just passed a bill to stop a government shutdown. The votes passed through with a total of 336 to 95. This marks the second time a vote like this has gone to the floor but the first time it has passed.
Speaker...
Robert Morris University (RMU) has been ranked as the 17th best cybersecurity program by Cybersecurity Guide’s list of best online cybersecurity degree programs.
In a statement by RMU:
" Cybersecurity Guide, a trusted resource in cybersecurity...
On November 7th in Pennsylvania, county-wide elections were being held. Here are the winners of each election in Allegheny, Westmorland, and Butler counties. All numbers are being reported by each county's website as well.
Allegheny Results:
County...
As one of the longest-running Halloween specials in TV history, "The Simpsons" has continued to release their annual "Treehouse of Horror" for every Halloween, each bringing their own, classic twist. I watched through every single iteration to figure...
Have you ever heard of "Spookley the Square Pumpkin," the 45-minute movie released by Holiday Hill Farm? I watched it as a kid many times with my family. The musical came out in 2004 and a fun message for kids about being themself and not judging a book...
NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- After starting the season 3-1, the RMU women's hockey team has a three-game losing streak, including last night when they fell 5-1 to the Clarkson Golden Knights.
The Colonials looked to turn it around with a matinee puck drop at Clearview...
After splitting their series with the Bowling Green Falcons, the Robert Morris men's hockey team will take the two-hour drive to Erie to take on the Mercyhurst Lakers on Saturday at 4 p.m. at The Mercyhurst Ice Center.
The Lakers come into this matchup...
After two years of dedicated and strenuous effort, the RMU hockey teams are triumphantly returning to the ice. Their enduring supporter, The Colonial Hockey Foundation, graced both home openers with their presence.
Previously known as the Pittsburgh...
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...
As senior year rolls on and we look at President Michelle Patrick's first year, I can't help but look at where the university was just three years ago, to where it is now.
With both the hockey teams returning, I remember three years ago, in May, coming...
After two years of dedicated and strenuous effort, the RMU hockey teams are triumphantly returning to the ice. Their enduring supporter, The Colonial Hockey Foundation, graced both home openers with their presence.
Previously known as the Pittsburgh...
With another busy month for content on the horizon, here are the blockbusters and hidden gems coming out over the month of October!
Films
"Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Tale" - Directed by Taylor Molden, October 3 in Theaters
In a heartwarming journey...
After hearing for a year about "Hangout with the President," I finally went to see what it was all about.
"Well, hey everybody! Grab some food: we have pizza, and let's talk!" You got a smiling face when Dr. Michelle Patrick walked out of her office...
"This has to be the most fun year of my life, I have three kids, a wife, a podcast and I'm the best in the world at my position."
Jason Kelce, center for the Philadelphia Eagles, has made a documentary of 2022-23 NFL season. When you think of watching...
"It's a hockey night in Pittsburgh!" A saying that is iconic in western Pennsylvania. On the ice, the Penguins have had nothing but success until recently. Sports Network Pittsburgh has announced some changes to their off-ice broadcasts.
Just a few...
The new Professional Women's Hockey League Draft is coming up as it is set for Monday, Sept. 18. As 268 players declared for the draft, five former Colonials are also eligible to hear their names called.
According to the PWHL, the rules for the draft...
In the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean, which will not be made, the Royal Navy seized more than a ton of cocaine, which is worth about $175 million.
HMS Dauntless tracked a "go-ship" that was smuggling the drug and then destroyed a wildcat helicopter....
It is the best time of the year! Football season is back!
One thing that every fan seems to want more and more is access to the teams they love. Other than the Cardinals and "the fire in their guts," this seems to be a positive experience. This year,...
September 11th On Monday students will get to join Strong Women Strong Girls for their weekly meeting with a twist as they do "Get to know Smores" from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
September 12th On Tuesday students will get the chance to work on their resume...
After the passing of five-year-old Diem McMunn-Gereshenski in a Springdale hospital back in June. Her mother, Samantha McMunn, was charged on Thursday.
McMunn was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of children. After...
After a near five-month search, Giant Eagle has named their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bill Artman who was named interim CEO in March.
After almost 40 years with the company serving in various roles, including president of supermarkets, executive...
With the NFL season on the horizon, another game in the Madden franchise comes with it. "Madden 24" released on August 15th. This year, Electronic Arts Sports (EA Sports) promised a bigger and badder Madden that returns to the way of old. The question...
The Horizon League announced their preseason poll for volleyball Thursday. Robert Morris was placed ninth.
https://twitter.com/HorizonLeague/status/1694756461740761339
Last season was the Colonials' second season in the Horizon League and head coach...
VeggieTales is a biblical cartoon created by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki. The first episode, titled "Where's God When I'm S-scared," aired on VCS on December 21, 1983. Over the years, VeggieTales produced two feature films, and three shows, and concluded...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has come out to some mixed reviews from critics and fans. This short hour and half movie is quite the ride. With such a little run time a lot is packed in. If you plan to see the movie but want to know what to expect first,...
On a sunny spring afternoon, the Robert Morris University rowing team celebrated its Senior Day at the Midge McPhail Boathouse as the Colonials took on cross city rivals Duquesne as well as George Mason in the RMU Duals. The Colonials were coming off...
After falling to Cleveland State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament, while also losing three of the top players on the roster with Michael Green III and Enoch Cheeks transferring and Kahliel Spear graduating, head coach Andy Toole has...
Rebecca Dwomoh’s road to Robert Morris has not been as linear as most Division I athletes. Dwomoh, a native of London, England, has not just developed her game from all over the world but has grown as a person.
“I lived in England until I was about...
Colby Sherwin, RMU Radio President
• February 8, 2023
When you think of adult animation you probably think of the Simpsons, Family Guy, or Rick and Morty… actually I am not touching that last one.
But one that I think is very underrated is Bob’s Burgers. In the show John Benjamin stars as Bob as well...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- After dropping the last game of 2022 and the first game of 2023, the Robert Morris men's basketball team was looking to pick up the first win in the new year, and get back to .500 as they took on IUPUI (3-13, 0-5 Horizon League) was in...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a 14-15 season in which Robert Morris hosted a playoff game, the Colonials welcomed an old NEC foe to the UPMC Events Center as St. Francis came to town for the 91st matchup in the series.
It was a sloppy game through on both sides...
Zack, Colby, and Malena all sit down to talk about the recent Indiana trip for the Robert Morris volleyball team.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gYTxjYe81C8cWeeWCZNkj?si=8727e62fc49f41c6
Colby Sherwin and Zach Jones sit down to talk about the Robert Morris volleyball team's recent struggles as the team hits the final stretch of the regular season.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wFCOtp870D1y6yKBB3STH?si=06834000119d4b84
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris volleyball team has not won a set in five straight games and hasn't won a match in seven consecutive games.
The Colonials were swept in three sets again Saturday afternoon after losing to the Green Bay Phoenix.
"I think...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Robert Morris came into Horizon League to play a roll on the tail end of their non-conference schedule. But they ran into a road bump tonight as Oakland defeated the Colonials in four sets.
Head coach Danny Doherty spoke on the team's...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- After dropping two of their first three matches to begin the year. Robert Morris (1-3) was looking to bounce back as they begin the Chick-fil-A Robinson Labor Day Classic. They opened their first home match of the year against the William...
After a difficult 2021 season for RMU Volleyball. The team went 9-21 and 2-16 in conference play, Robert Morris looks to return to its former championship pedigree.
Last year, the team got off to a hot start, as they began the year 7-3. The year began...
After posting a 4-6 overall record and a 3-4 record in Big South action, Robert Morris was in Charlotte, NC, for the annual Big South Media Day. While they were in town, five players were named to Big South preseason teams.
Grad student running back...
After climbing their way to the conference finals in just their second year, Robert Morris fell to Oakland Saturday morning by a final score of 5-4
In the first, Erika Bell hit an RBI single to plate Alaina Koutsogiani. Taylor Rhinehart followed that...
After entering the transfer portal on March 24, former Robert Morris forward Ashya Klopfenstein announced that she has committed to Utah State to play for the Aggies.
Klopfenstein, a transfer from Dawson CC (JuCo), averaged 8.1 points and five rebounds...
Spider-Man is one of the most beloved superheroes in the world. Naturally, Peter Parker and Miles Morales have been part of so many movies. It is time to see what the best movies are.
9. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Peter Parker: Andrew Garfield
Andrew...
On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss the team's road swing over the past month, their hot start to Horizon League play and the emergence of a few players on their roster.
Robert Morris women's basketball has a new transfer leaving the program, as forward Ashya Klopfenstein will be leaving the program after one short year.
Klopfenstein adjusted to the Horizon League as the season went along, becoming a dominant force in...
Alexander Viljaste is a sophomore Accounting and Finance major, on top of that he
is part of the Association of Future Accountants and Student Government Association. During his short time at Robert Morris, he has built a strong presence in the student...
On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler and Colby discuss RMU softball's trip out west, the players who are shining so far, and the team's outlook for conference play.
With the indoor track and field season coming to a close, the Robert Morris track and field team has released its outdoor schedule for 2022.
To open up the year they will be heading to Raleigh, North Carolina to compete in the Raleigh Relays that meet...
From Indiana to Montana to Moon Township, the road has been nothing but easy for women's basketball forward Ashya Klopfenstein.
After a tough start to her Robert Morris career, of late, Klopfenstein has provided a strong presence in the paint for the...
After a surprising run to the #HLSB tournament in 2020, Robert Morris softball is looking to continue success in this small window.
GAMES TO WATCH
They will hit the road for the North Carolina A&T round-robin to play Howard and NC A&T to start...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• February 7, 2022
Sports are a huge part of my life, as a fan and a sports communication major. Growing up, sports movies were something that I loved to watch. From "Everyone's Hero" to the "Mighty Ducks" and so much more. Thus, I decided to rank my 10 favorite sports...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has announced Lee Schmidt as the Director of Public Safety for the city.
In a statement from the office of the mayor, they describe Schmidt for the positIon based on his work over the last two years during the pandemic.
“Lee...
Colonial Classics is a new podcast on the site discussing historic RMU teams and athletes throughout Robert Morris; 40+ years playing at the DI level. In this week's episode, Colby Sherwin and Samuel Goldberg discuss the 1981-82 men's basketball team,...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• January 31, 2022
The UPMC Events Center has added yet another concert to the docket this year, as country music band Whiskey Myers is making a stop in Moon Township on May 1.
The show is part of the “Is a coming” tour which begins in Silver Spring Md. on Feb. 16....
MOON TOWNSHIP– After defeating Oakland on Friday night, Robert Morris (9-10, 7-7 Horizon) had their eyes set on winless Detroit Mercy (0-13, 0-19) on Sunday afternoon.
Three players eclipsed double digits as RMU rolled to its second consecutive win,...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• January 28, 2022
With President Dr. Chris Howard's tenure as the eighth president of Robert Morris University coming to an end next week, chair of the board of trustees Carrie Coghill sent an email to students on Friday to discuss the school's plans to find the ninth...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• January 28, 2022
The popular Netflix show “Cheer” is going on tour for the first time. One of their stops will be in the UPMC Events Center on July 12.
Tickets for the tour will be to the general public at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4 on Ticketmaster but for the...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• January 24, 2022
Marina Fontolan Ph.D. from Unicomp Brazil has been awarded the 2022 Ronney Scholarship, for their research on video game localization. The award was given out Jan. 20 in the Wheatley Attrum.
“I study video game localization, how players...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• January 18, 2022
Due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the Moon Area School District, District officials have updated their Covid-19 policy.
“On Jan. 10, the Moon Area School District Board of School Directors updated the district’s Health and Safety Plan…...
Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
• January 15, 2022
The Pittsburgh area is expected to get four to 10 inches of snow over the weekend. Robert Morris University has issued a winter storm watch.
The watch goes into effect on Sunday and will last until Monday according to an email from Resident Life.
"RMU...
GREENSBORO, N.C.– After getting their first win of the season over Howard, the Colonials were looking for their first win as members of the Big South. That will have to wait another week as they were blown out 41-14 by the North Carolina A&T Aggies....
After getting blown out by Central Michigan two weeks ago, Robert Morris picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, a 22-16 edge over Howard. The game was full of back-and-forth action until the Colonials mounted a late drive and pulled it out...
Moon Township--As the fall semester begins at Robert Morris, there is a new shuttle weekend schedule.
In an email from Residence Life, it announced new weekend hours on Friday until further notice.
The Yorktown 2/Walmart/Weekender shuttle will run...
MOON TOWNSHIP– After dropping their first two matches in the Chick-Fil-A Robinson Labor Day Classic against Liberty and Idaho, the Colonials were looking to pick up one win to end the weekend against local rival Duquesne who was 1-1 heading into today's...
MOON TOWNSHIP– After a COVID-shortened 2021 spring season, the Colonials will have their fall opener postponed against Dayton. The game was supposed to take place tomorrow at noon in Dayton, but due to positive tests within the RMU program, the game...
MOON TOWNSHIP-- As COVID-19 cases rise in the Western Pennsylvania region and mask mandates start to return, Robert Morris has decided to follow suit for the start of the 2021 fall semester.
In an email from the university, they lay out the plan...
The Robert Morris track and field team released their schedule for the 2021 season, featuring two home meets, two road meets and the Horizon League Championships.
Their two home meets will hope to start the season in a good way, as on September 3, they...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- After a COVID-shortened 2020 inaugural season in the Big South, the Robert Morris football team is looking to bounce back from an 0-3 season. Today, RMU sent head coach Bernard Clark and players Tavin Harville and George Martin to Charlotte...
Yesterday, former women's basketball player Artemis Spanou was named to the Northeast Conference's 40th anniversary Mount Rushmore team. Spanou was rewarded after her four incredible seasons as a Colonial.
During Spanou's time with the Colonials, she...
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...
