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Aneta Ledlova made the Czech national Olympic team. Photo credit: Justin Berl/RMU Athletics

#FormerColonialWatch: Aneta Ledlova, Czech women’s hockey team qualify for Olympics

Jonathan Hanna
November 14, 2021

CHOMUTOV, Czech Republic– Following a 5-1 win over Hungary, former Robert Morris women's hockey player Aneta Ledlova and the rest of the Czech Republic women's hockey team has qualified for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Ledlova played two seasons with the Colonials (2016-18),...

Kirsten Welsh polices the crease against St. Lawrence on September 28, 2018

#FormerColonialWatch: Kirsten Welsh to make history as first female linesperson in OHL

Alexis Davis
September 30, 2021

TORONTO– Earlier today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced that former RMU women's hockey captain Kirsten Welsh (2015-2019) will be the first female linesperson in league history. She takes the ice tonight in a preseason matchup against the Mississauga Steelheads and...

Former RMU women’s hockey player Michaela Boyle has been named the Executive Director of the Boston Lady Whalers.

#FormerColonialWatch: Michaela Boyle named Boston Lady Whalers Executive Director

Owen Krepps
September 21, 2021

BOSTON– Former RMU women’s hockey player Michaela Boyle has been named the Executive Director of her former junior league team, the Boston Lady Whalers. The 22-year old will oversee hockey management for the Lady Whalers both on and off the ice. Boyle is still the team's...

Derek Schooley looks on against Niagara.

Derek Schooley named men’s and women’s hockey coach/director of player operations

Owen Krepps
September 7, 2021

With RMU hockey officially not being reinstated for the 2021-22 season, a lot of former members of the program have been forced to abandon ship and leave the program. One familiar name that has stuck around is Derek Schooley, the former head coach of the men’s hockey team of...

Meeri Räisänen took home bronze at the IIHF womens world championships.

#FormerColonialWatch: Meeri Räisänen wins bronze with Finland at world championships

Owen Krepps
September 1, 2021

CALGARY, ALBERTA-- On Tuesday, the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championships concluded with Team Canada dramatically winning the gold medal. Team Finland, highlighted by RMU alumna Meeri Räisänen taking home the bronze medal after defeating Team Switzerland in the bronze medal...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts Pizza with the President in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

RMU students create petition to remove Chris Howard as president

Owen Krepps
August 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the recent dispute over the cancellation of RMU men’s and women’s hockey, a lot of criticism has been pointed towards President Dr. Chris Howard. Yesterday, Howard and the University announced that the teams would not be coming back for the 2021-22 season,...

RMU hockey will not be reinstated for the 2021-22 season. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger/Colonial Sports Network

RMU hockey will not be reinstated for 2021-22, potential return in 2022-23

Owen Krepps
August 12, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- After months of deliberation and stagnation, it was announced today RMU men’s and women’s hockey will not be reinstated for the 2021-22 season. However, fundraising efforts are being put in place for a potential return in 2022-23. The announcement once...

Paul Colontino

Paul Colontino leaves RMU for Bishop Kearney Selects Academy roles

Owen Krepps
August 6, 2021

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y.-- As days go by, the potential return of RMU hockey continues to look grimmer. Today, former RMU women’s hockey head coach Paul Colontino has been named the Vice President of Hockey Administration at Bishop Kearney Selects as well as the U-19 Girls Head Coach. BK...