Three bold predictions for RMU sports this semester
Nick Hedderick and Jonathan Hanna
January 23, 2020
Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own. As another semester begins here at Robert Morris University, winter sports are in full swing, while spring sports are just around the corner. With all of this in mind, let's take a look at three bold predictions for this upc...
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 play on Friday n...
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 series, RMU quickly jump...
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 Morris honored former c...
Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24
Zachary Somma, Contributor
November 22, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite Thanksgiving break beginning this weekend, the Robert Morris sports teams are not slowing down. This weekend features volleyball’s run at the NEC Championships, the final game of the season for the football team, as well as action from both the men’s and women’s hockey and baske...
Weekend Preview: Nov. 15-17
Evan Basista, Contributor
November 15, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another busy weekend is in store for the Colonials as we start to make the transition from fall sports to winter. Women's cross country Women’s cross country will be participating in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals Friday afternoon. The Colonials look to make their mark on a larg...
Preview: RMU men’s hockey looks to continue hot conference start
Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
October 19, 2019
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- The RMU men’s hockey team (2-2, 2-0 AHA) will continue Atlantic Hockey conference play this weekend when they travel to the state of New York to take on the Army Black Knights (2-0) in a two-game set. This will begin a four-game road trip for the Colonials before returning home o...
Kapelmaster’s great performance leads Colonials to shutout win over Bentley
Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
October 11, 2019
PITTSBURGH-- After a disappointing 0-2 start in their season-opening series against Michigan Tech (2-1, 0-1 WCHA), the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (1-2, 1-0 AHA) was back in action against the Bentley Falcons (0-1, 0-1 AHA). Justin Kapelmaster made 35 saves and Nick Prkusic scored a self-record tw...
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 revenge as they lost the...
Colonials drop opening game to Michigan Tech in overtime
Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
October 6, 2019
PITTSBURGH -- After a long summer, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (0-1) was back in action on Saturday as they hosted the WCHA’s Michigan Tech Huskies (1-0). The Colonials dropped their first game of the season by a score of 2-1 in overtime. Both teams had chances early in the game due to ...
