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Colonials drop heartbreaker to no. 2 Minnesota in overtime

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
October 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a week’s rest, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (2-1) was back in action Friday afternoon as they took on the no. 2 Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-0). Despite a strong performance and taking the Gophers to overtime, the Colonials dropped the game by a...

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

Men’s hockey loses 7-0 after rough first period

Owen Krepps, Contributor
October 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- After a hard-fought first game of the season against the Michigan Tech Huskies (2-0) that ended in a 2-1 overtime loss, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (0-2) looked for revenge coming into Sunday afternoon's game. Unfortunately, the Colonials did not get said...

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...

PITTSBURGH -- The mens hockey team stands for the national anthem against Bowling Green on 10/12/18 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Opposing players to watch for the 2019 men’s hockey season

Jonathan Hanna, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2019

After the release of the 2019-20 Robert Morris men's hockey team schedule, the intrigue of the potential NHLers that may come through the doors on Neville Island got to me. So, similar to last year, I went through and found the NHL prospects and bloodlines that the Colonials...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials to host Ontario Tech at Johnstown’s 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
September 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite not playing in the Three Rivers Classic this year, the Robert Morris men's hockey team will once again have a game at a neutral-site location. The Colonials will face off in an exhibition game against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks at the historic 1st Summit...

Chris King talks about improving the Robert Morris athletics brand

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
September 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris's new director of athletics, Chris King, is driven to improve the individual brand of all 16 sport teams at Robert Morris University. King looks to accomplish this through a larger presence in Pittsburgh and increased student-engagement at Robert...

PITTSBURGH -- The mens hockey team stands for the national anthem against Bowling Green on 10/12/18 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Former scoring leader Cruthers returns to men’s hockey as assistant coach

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
July 24, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP --One of the most dynamic and prolific scorers in Robert Morris men's hockey history is back on the bench at Neville Island, but this time he's trading in his helmet, skates and pads for a whiteboard and pen. The RMU men's hockey team announced via their Twitter...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Alex Tonge fires a slapshot against Niagara on November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Atlantic Hockey to switch to 3-on-3 overtime/shootout

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
July 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- On Monday, July 22, Atlantic Hockey announced that for the 2019-20 season, a 3-on-3 overtime, then a shootout will be the way to decide regular season conference games. This method is also used by the Big 10, National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) and the...

PITTSBURGH -- Daniel Mantenuto faces off against Penn State on Nov. 10, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Opinion: Colonials will not miss Three Rivers Classic

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
July 3, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own.  PITTSBURGH -- After the release of the 2019-20 schedule for the Robert Morris men's hockey team, one major item seems to be missing; the Three Rivers Classic, which has been held every year since 2012....