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RMU Sentry Media

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RMU Sentry Media

Womens hockey blanks Lindenwood 3-0

Women’s hockey blanks Lindenwood 3-0

Owen Krepps, Contributor
January 24, 2020

PITTSBURGH-- After getting shutout in last Saturday’s game against Syracuse University, (7-15-1, 6-3-1 CHA) the Robert Morris University women’s hockey (14-9-2, 8-3 CHA) got back on track Friday evening with a 3-0 win over Lindenwood University (4-15-3, 2-9 CHA). Freshman...

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Weekend Roundup 1/17-1/19

Austin Bechtold, Contributor
January 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another weekend of RMU sports has come to a close, and the Colonials found themselves looking at mixed results. Both basketball and ice hockey teams saw action, as well as the women’s track and field team, who participated in their first meet. Men's basketball...

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

Defensive core leads offense in 5-1 win over Mercyhurst

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
January 19, 2020

PITTSBURGH-- After splitting the prior two matchups this week, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-10-3, 9-6-3 AHC) defeated the Mercyhurst Lakers (5-16-1, 3-12-1 AHC) 5-1 thanks to a strong offensive effort from the blueline. After being held without a goal during even-strength...

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Strong third period spoils Colonials’ “Teddy Bear Toss”

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
December 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- On Friday, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (9-6-2, 4-1) hosted CHA rivals Mercyhurst (10-4-1, 5-0) on what was the Colonials’ “Teddy Bear Toss” night. Unfortunately for the Colonials, the third period was not “beary” sweet to them, as the Lakers...

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

Men’s hockey swims past Lakers

Luke Yost, Contributor
December 1, 2019

PITTSBURGH-- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-5-2, 7-2-2 AHA) stole two points away from the Mercyhurst University Lakers (4-8-1, 2-4-1 AHA) thanks to the Atlantic Hockey Association’s new overtime rules. Michael Coyne hammered home a puck in the crease, late into the second...

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

Men’s hockey game against Mercyhurst postponed

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 29, 2019

ERIE -- The first game of a home-and-home series against Mercyhurst (4-8, 2-4 AHA) has been rescheduled for January 14th. The Robert Morris men's hockey team (7-5-1, 7-2-1 AHA) was scheduled to face Mercyhurst at 7:05 p.m. on black Friday, before the two teams traveled to Pittsburgh...

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DeSmet, Quaranta send Colonials to CHA championship

Adam Melluso, Contributor
March 7, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Robert Morris women's hockey team defeated Penn State on Thursday to move on to the CHA championship game. They will take on the Syracuse Orange at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The opening period started and finished as a fierce stalemate with neither side wanting...

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Quick Hits: Colonials staunch defense leads the way to semis victory over PSU

Adam Melluso
March 7, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Robert Morris women's hockey team looked to continue their quest for a third CHA title as they faced the Penn State Nittany Lions in the semifinals of the CHA Tournament. Through all the crazy action, physicality and goals, let's dive into some key elements...

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Road To Buffalo: 2019 CHA tournament preview

Nick Hedderick, Contributor
March 6, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It is hard to believe, but the college hockey season is quickly approaching the finish line. This week will be the College Hockey America (CHA) Tournament. This tournament will take place at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York. The Robert Morris women’s...

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Colonials Senior Night goes better than anyone would have expected

Matt Simkovic, Contributor
March 3, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (12-20-2) beat the Mercyhurst Lakers (13-18-5) by a score of 4-3 on the Colonial’s senior night. Around the league the stars aligned and due to both Holy Cross and Army losses, the Colonials were able to clinch home ice for the...