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Marotte before the game against RIT on October 26, 2018 Photo credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Francis Marotte Signs Contract with Dundee Stars

Finn Lyons
October 21, 2022

Former Robert Morris University goaltender Francis Marotte has signed with the Dundee Stars of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) in Scotland after splitting last season with the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Allen Americans of the East Coast Hockey...

Francis Marotte signed a contract with the San Diego Gulls.

#FormerColonialWatch: Francis Marotte signs with San Diego Gulls of AHL

Nathan Breisinger
October 15, 2021

SAN DIEGO– It has been a chaotic past few weeks for former Robert Morris men's hockey goaltender Francis Marotte, who signed a contract earlier today with the Anaheim Ducks' American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Marotte's one-year, two-way contract places...

Francis Marotte takes a knee against RIT.

#FormerColonialWatch: Francis Marotte named to Seattle Kraken inaugural NHL training camp roster

Jonathan Hanna
September 21, 2021

SEATTLE– The newest team in the NHL, the Seattle Kraken, have announced their inaugural training camp roster, and there is a familiar name to RMU hockey fans. Former RMU netminder Francis Marotte was named to the roster after spending last season with the ECHL's Allen Americans. As...

The Robert Morris mens hockey team discusses a play during a game against Niagara Nov. 2, 2018. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonial open season against Michigan Tech

Adam Melluso, Contributor
October 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's hockey team (0-0) will look to start their next chapter in NCAA Division I hockey off on the right foot as they take on WCHA powerhouse Michigan Tech (0-0) in a back-to-back weekend series to kick off the 2019-20 campaign at Colonials...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Men’s hockey positioned to surprise in Atlantic Hockey

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
October 3, 2019

After a strong finish to the 2018-19 season, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team is hoping for an Atlantic Hockey record seventh straight semi-finals appearance, and beyond. This year, the Colonials were projected to finish seventh in Atlantic Hockey, which is one place higher...

Francis Marotte readies to make save against Mercyhurst

Francis Marotte to transfer to Clarkson

Jon Hanna and Jon Hanna
May 20, 2019

UPDATE: May 20 - 8:30 p.m. RMU Sentry Media has confirmed the Pittsburgh Hockey Digest report that Justin Kapelmaster has been added by Robert Morris on a graduate transfer. Last year for Ferris State, Kapelmaster started 12 games, finishing with a .903 save percentage and a...

Photo credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials look to ground Falcons in AHA quarterfinals

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
March 15, 2019

WALTHAM, Ma. -- The Robert Morris men's hockey team (14-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) will look to punch their ticket to Buffalo this weekend as they take on the Bentley University Falcons (16-13-5, 15-9-4 AHA) in a best-of-three Atlantic Hockey Association quarterfinals series. Before...

Mens hockey sweeps Holy Cross in round one of Atlantic Hockey playoffs

Men’s hockey sweeps Holy Cross in round one of Atlantic Hockey playoffs

Matt Simkovic and Matt Simkovic
March 10, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris University men’s ice hockey (14-20-2, 11-15-5 AHA) team swept the Holy Cross Crusaders (10-21-5, 10-14-4 AHA) in round one of the Atlantic Hockey post-season. Game two ended with the Colonials up by a score of 3-2, sending the Crusaders back...

Marottes 30 save shutout leads mens hockey to win in game 1 against Holy Cross

Marotte’s 30 save shutout leads men’s hockey to win in game 1 against Holy Cross

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
March 9, 2019

PITTSBURGH- The Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (13-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) was able to pick up the first of two victories needed to move forward in the Atlantic Hockey playoffs on Friday night with a 1-0 victory of the Holy Cross Crusaders (10-20-5, 10-14-4 AHA). The...

Colonials lose to Falcons in frustrating fashion

Colonials lose to Falcons in frustrating fashion

Jack O'Brien and Jack O'Brien
January 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (8-12-1, 7-7-1 AHA) faced off against the Bentley University Falcons (6-11-2, 5-7-1 AHA) in a frustrating loss for the Colonials, 5-2. Robert Morris was tied with Mercyhurst and Army for fourth in the AHA with 15 points. Now, Mercyhurst...