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Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Colby Sherwin
February 29, 2024

When RMU lost to Niagara in the quarterfinal of the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs in 2021, then goalie of the Purple Eagles Chad Veltri had no idea the next time he would take the ice in Clearview Arena would be for the Colonials. Veltri, a Pittsburgh native, grew up playing for...

Veltri is 6-15-3 with a shutout this season and leads the NCAA in saves Photo credit: Finn Lyons

Chad Veltri Named to Hockey Commissioners Association Goaltender of the Year Watch

Samuel Goldberg
January 22, 2024

With Colonials in the midst of their first season back after a two year absence, the Colonials have found some solid players to play for them this season. One player in particular has caught the eyes of voters as Chad Veltri has been put on Goaltender of the Year Watch by the...

Veltri picks up his second Goaltender of the Week

Veltri Doubles Up On Goaltender Of The Week Awards

Joshua Woodman
December 11, 2023

For the second time this year and the first time since opening weekend, Chad Veltri has won Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week. The honor comes after an impressive sweep of his former team, Niagara, last week which saw the Colonial's put seven goals in and concede only two....

Despite outshooting Niagara 20-6, the Colonials settle for a 1-1 draw

Men’s Soccer Settles for Draw Against Niagara

Amere Keasley
August 27, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Coming off of a dominant 5-0 win on Thursday against VMI, the Colonials look to start their season unbeaten against Niagara. Despite outshooting the Purple Eagles, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. "It's tough," head coach Jonathan Potter said postgame. "We just...

Derek Schooley returns as head coach, entering his 19th year at Robert Morris, including a two year hiatus after the program was cut in 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Breaking Down Robert Morris’ Men’s Hockey Roster After Recent Transfer Commitments

Nathan Breisinger
March 28, 2023

After the Robert Morris men's hockey team added two transfers to its roster for the 2023-24 season on Monday, the Colonials team is starting to take shape. The forward depth is nearly completed as Robert Morris now has 14 skaters on offense, including Ferris State's Dallas Tulik...

Veltri during the 2021 Atlantic Hockey Playoffs against RMU

Robert Morris Lands Former Niagara Goaltender Chad Veltri

Samuel Goldberg
March 27, 2023

With just under 200 days till Robert Morris hockey returns to the ice for their first action in over two years, the transfer portal is going to be a big spot for the Colonials to bring in pieces for this upcoming season. In doing so, they land a talented net-minder in Chad Veltri,...

Nicholson will begin his second stint at Robert Morris while being behind the bench for six years Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Matt Nicholson welcomed back as Men’s Hockey Associate Head Coach

Michael Deemer
June 7, 2022

The Robert Morris announced Tuesday that former assistant and associate head coach of the Colonials Matt Nicholson would return behind the bench in Moon Township. Nicholson spent six years with the Colonials from 2009 to 2015 before becoming an assistant coach at Niagara from...

Mens hockey placed sixth in the AHA preseason coaches poll. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s Hockey places sixth in Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll

Tyler Gallo
November 11, 2020

Earlier this afternoon, the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) preseason coaches poll was announced and Robert Morris ranks sixth out of ten teams in the conference. Robert Morris tied for sixth place on the poll with Air Force, each team garnering 49 points in the poll. This...

Mens hockey has released its schedule and is set to begin its season on November 20th. Photo Credit: Jonathan Hanna

Men’s hockey releases 2020-21 season schedule

Adam Melluso
October 26, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Monday morning, the men's hockey team announced via Twitter the release of their 2020-21 regular-season schedule. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1320712754886545409?s=20 The 28-game schedule, which includes 22 conference matchups, will also see several...

Photo Credit: David Auth

Preview: Colonials look to ground Purple Eagles

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
August 31, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's soccer team (0-1-1) will look to pick up its first non-conference win of the 2019-20 campaign on Saturday afternoon against the Niagara Purple Eagles (1-0). Before these two teams come together, let's take a look at who is hot for each...