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RMU Hockey Teams Get Red Carpet Welcome for D1 Relaunch

RMU Hockey Teams Get Red Carpet Welcome for D1 Relaunch

Mitchell McIntosh, Reporter
October 9, 2023

After much anticipation, the day has finally come. Division 1 hockey is back at RMU. It was a rousing scene on Saturday as sirens blared announcing the return of the RMU women's and men's hockey teams. The teams received a police and firetruck escort as they arrived for their...

RMU Host fan tailgate before home openers

RMU Host fan tailgate before home openers

Colby Sherwin, Editor in Chief
October 8, 2023

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 heard a lot from the alumni...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts Pizza with the President in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

RMU students create petition to remove Chris Howard as president

Owen Krepps
August 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the recent dispute over the cancellation of RMU men’s and women’s hockey, a lot of criticism has been pointed towards President Dr. Chris Howard. Yesterday, Howard and the University announced that the teams would not be coming back for the 2021-22 season,...

Letter to the Editor Regarding RMU Hockey

Letter to the Editor Regarding RMU Hockey

Kyle Gorcey, Guest Writer
June 9, 2021

My name is Kyle Gorcey and I am a 2015 graduate of Robert Morris University. Like many of my peers, I was blindsided by the news that the school was ending its Division I Hockey Programs. After the university went ahead with plans for a new arena without bringing hockey to the...

Photo credit: Dominique Murray

Powerplay woes continue as RMU loses to AIC 4-1

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
January 25, 2020

PITTSBURGH-- Even though the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (9-12-3, 9-8-3 AHC) had seven powerplay opportunities, the Colonials failed to make any serious noise as they fell to American International College (13-11-1, 13-5-1 AHC), 4-1. The Colonials looked to...

The Robert Morris Mens hockey team stands in unison at the blue line during the playing of the National Anthem at Colonials Arena.

Colonials comeback falls short against American International

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
January 25, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite a valiant comeback, the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (9-11-3, 9-7-3 AHA) dropped their Friday night matchup against last season’s conference champion, the American International College Yellow Jackets (12-11-1, 12-5-1 AHA). In the...

Colonials fall 2-1 in first shootout in program history

Colonials fall 2-1 in first shootout in program history

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
December 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In a defensive battle that took a shootout to decide the victor, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (7-8-3, 7-5-3 AHC) fell to the Army Black Knights (12-5-1, 10-5-1 AHC) 2-1. After the Colonials failed to record a goal in the first game of this two-game...

Photo credit: Jonathan Hanna

Army marches over Colonials on Hockey Fights Cancer night

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
December 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Hosting their first annual Hockey Fights Cancer weekend against Army West Point (12-5, 10-5 AHC), the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (7-8-2, 7-5-2 AHC) was unable to come up with the victory, losing 4-0 to the Black Knights. Before the game started, Robert...

Photo credit: Thomas Ognibene

Weekend Preview: 12/6-12/8

Zachary Somma, Contributor
December 6, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- This weekend in Colonials’ sports, the men’s and women’s hockey teams take on some conference rivals, the men’s basketball team travels to Florida, while women’s basketball plays their last home game before beginning a long road trip. Track and field...

Off the Pipe: Episode 2 - Colonials in the Pros

Off the Pipe: Episode 2 – Colonials in the Pros

Jon Hanna, Nate Breisinger
December 5, 2019

In this episode of Off the Pipes, Jon Hanna and Nathan Breisinger recap both of Robert Morris' past series against Air Force and Mercyhurst (despite the lighting issue); preview next weekend's big Atlantic Hockey matchup against Sacred Heart, and they take a look at some...

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