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Mens Hockey Hits the Road to Begin Conference Play

Men’s Hockey Hits the Road to Begin Conference Play

Colby Sherwin
October 13, 2023

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 following a 4-3 loss to...

Stack The Pads: Were Back!

Stack The Pads: We’re Back!

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola
October 11, 2023

The RMU men's and women's hockey teams are officially back with many new faces, and so is Stack The Pads! Hosts Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola catch up on the season so far, including the huge home-opener for both teams last weekend. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e9RUXgWpncqhfDxfpaUuY?si=b3cda754932545d8

The crowd was packed for the RMU mens hockey home opener. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

OPINION: RMU Hockey Fans, It Is Time to Continue Showing Up

Samuel Goldberg
October 10, 2023

For the first time in over two years, Division I hockey was played at the RMU Island Sports Center, as both the men's and women's teams were in action. While opening night was was counted as a sellout for both games, the lack of attendance for the women's contests just one day...

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...

Graduate goalie Chad Veltri made 40 saves in the matchup against

Schooley: “Win or Lose, We Already Won.” Three Takeaways from Men’s Hockey’s Shutout Loss in Opener

Michael Deemer
October 7, 2023

On a day meant to be a celebration, the RMU men's hockey team lost its opener 3-0 to the Bowling Green Falcons. Despite the scoreline, head coach Derek Schooley still said today was a win. "Win or lose, we had already won," Coach Schooley said. "It's good to be back, it's good...

The mens hockey team will play its first home game since February 2021

RMU Men’s Hockey Is Ready for a Long-Awaited Return

Payton Hostetler
October 7, 2023

With puck drop set for just a couple of hours away, Pittsburgh couldn't be any more excited for the return of RMU hockey. The men's team, ranked 10th in the Atlantic Hockey Association's preseason poll, is ready for one of the most significant sporting events of the year at RMU....

The Colonials return to the ice on Saturday, Oct. 7 against Bowling Green. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Atlantic Hockey Association Coaches’ Poll Tabs RMU Men’s Hockey 10th

Amere Keasley
September 26, 2023

Hockey is back in business as the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) Coaches' Poll rankings were released. The RMU men's hockey team is ranked tenth in their first season back since the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1706688842991014318 The last season...

The home opener is set for October 7 at 7 p.m. at Clearview Arena against Bowling Green State University. The Colonials first away game will be the following day at Bowling Green.

Men’s Hockey Releases Full 2023-24 Schedule

Michael Deemer
June 29, 2023

As each day passes, the Pittsburgh area waits in anticipation for the rebirth of the Robert Morris hockey program's return to the ice, and their home opener is one hundred days away. The men's hockey team finally announced the dates and opponents last Thursday. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1671896281336401921/photo/1 The...

Sochan recorded a 10-7-0 record with a 3.11 goals against average, a 906 save percentage and two shutouts in 2022-23 Photo credit: Garrett James

Goaltender Michael Sochan Commits to Robert Morris

Michael Deemer
May 17, 2023

Almost two years after Robert Morris cut their hockey programs, head coach Derek Schooley added his third goaltender on the roster in the program's rebuild. Michael Sochan's commitment announcement to be a Colonial came on Tuesday on the Surrey Eagles Twitter account.   The...