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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...

The Robert Morris Men's 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...

Colonials fall 2-1 in first shootout in program history

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...

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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...

Nneka Ezeigbo drives to the basket in the NEC championship game. Moon Township, PA March 17, 2019. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media)

Weekend Preview: 12/14/19-12/16/19,Colonials on easy schedule

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
December 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the end of the fall semester wrapping up, the Robert Morris athletics programs have a light schedule for this weekend, with only two match-ups on the docket for the Colonials. Men’s Hockey vs. Army - Saturday, Dec. 15 @ 5:05 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16...

Off the Pipe: Episode 2 - Colonials in the Pros

Off the Pipe: Episode 2 – Colonials in the Pros

Jon Hanna, Nate Breisinger
December 5, 2019

In this episode of Off the Pipes, Jon Hanna and Nathan Breisinger recap both of Robert Morris' past series against Air Force and Mercyhurst (despite the lighting issue); preview next weekend's big Atlantic Hockey matchup against Sacred Heart, and they take a look at some...

Grant Hebert sidelined with concussion

Grant Hebert sidelined with concussion

Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant Editor
December 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After sustaining a hit to the head during Saturday’s game against Mercyhurst (2-4-1, 4-8-1 AHC), Robert Morris men’s hockey (7-2-2, 7-5-2 AHC) forward Grant Hebert will be out indefinitely with a concussion, per RMU Men’s Hockey Twitter. The sophomore...

PITTSBURGH -- The men's 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 men's 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...

Falcons soar over Colonials in OT

Falcons soar over Colonials in OT

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
November 24, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a disappointing offensive performance for the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (7-5-1, 7-2-1 AHA) in the first game of a two-game set against the Air Force Falcons (5-7, 5-3 AHA), the team would improve their efforts offensively, however, it would not be...