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Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Colby Sherwin
February 29, 2024

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, grew up playing for...

The Colonials fell to the Golden Griffins in overtime Saturday afternoon

Men’s Hockey Suffers Overtime Defeat on Emotional Senior Day

Michael Deemer
February 17, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- An emotional day occurred at Clearview Arena Saturday afternoon, with 12 Colonials honored on Senior Day in front of a sellout crowd. However, Caniusis (11-17-4, 10-10-4 AHA) had other plans, spoiling their special day with a 5-4 win in overtime. It was the...

The Colonials fell to the Golden Griffins 5-3. Photo credit: Payton Hostetler

Men’s Hockey Struggles Defensively in Canisius Loss

Alec Miller
February 16, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP– Coming off of a series on the road versus Army, where they split a two-game series, RMU men's hockey welcomed the Canisius Golden Griffins to the Clearview Arena for the last home stand of the season. Robert Morris (10-20-3, 7-14-2 AHA) faced off against...

Colonials score two goals in the third period to sweep the Lakers

Tulik’s Two Goals Secures Comeback Over Mercyhurst, Sweep Weekend Series

Garrett Sherwin
February 3, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- After winning game one of this weekend's series 5-2 on Friday night, RMU men’s hockey looked to sweep their series against Mercyhurst. The Colonials were four points behind the Lakers tonight in the AHA standings, making this a very important game for both...

Klimpke (left) and Boisvert (right) win AHA weekly awards for their performances in the weekend split to AIC Photo credit: Finn Lyons & Taylor Roberts

Boisvert, Klimpke Win Atlantic Hockey Weekly Awards

Michael Deemer
January 29, 2024

Atlantic Hockey announced Monday that two members of the Robert Morris men's hockey team won conference honors for their performances from the weekend against AIC. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1752045069509533823 Graduate goalie Francis Boisvert shined in between the...

Photo credit: Payton Hostetler

Men’s Hockey Doubled Up by #20 RIT Tigers

Amere Keasley
January 19, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP- After a tough series against Minnesota Golden Gophers, Chad Veltri and the other Colonials looked to bounce back against the 20th-ranked RIT Tigers. The first period started slowly as both teams were putting pucks on the net, but there was no capitalization...

Veltri picks up his second Goaltender of the Week

Veltri Doubles Up On Goaltender Of The Week Awards

Joshua Woodman
December 11, 2023

For the second time this year and the first time since opening weekend, Chad Veltri has won Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week. The honor comes after an impressive sweep of his former team, Niagara, last week which saw the Colonial's put seven goals in and concede only two....

Four Takeaways from the Exhibition Against Simon Fraser

Four Takeaways from the Exhibition Against Simon Fraser

Samuel Goldberg
November 4, 2023

Robert Morris welcomed Canadian travel team Simon Fraser for an exhibition game at the Clearview Arena Saturday night. In a close contest throughout the match, the Colonials would end up slowing Simon Fraser's quick attack and winning 3-1. TRYING NEW TACTICS With tonight being...

The Colonials came back after Garvey netted two goals in the win Photo credit: Taylor Roberts

Garvey Nets Two Goals As The Colonials Pull From Behind To Stun Bentley

Amere Keasley
October 27, 2023

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP- Coming off of a victory in the shootout against Holy Cross, the Colonials faced off against the Bentley Falcons at Clearview Arena. The Colonials are looking to keep up their momentum after last week's remarkable comeback. They did just that again, coming back...

South played at RMU from 2008 to 2012 and became a full-time NHL referee in 2021

#FormerColonialWatch: Furman South Inducted Into Quaker Valley Hall of Fame

Alec Miller
October 25, 2023

Former Colonial hockey player from 2008 to 2012, Furman South, has been inducted into the Quaker Valley Hall of Fame. He has an impressive hockey resume; this is just the latest achievement to get added to his name. Coming from Quaker Valley in Sewickley, Pa., he is the first...