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Colonials Blow Two-Goal Third Period Lead, Lose in Shootout to Mercyhurst in Erie

Michael Deemer
October 14, 2023

ERIE, Pa.-- The Robert Morris men's hockey team dropped its conference opener Saturday to their in-state rival Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst trailed 3-1 lead going into the third period, all while Mercyhurst came back to defeat the Colonials in a shootout. "We've got to learn how...

Men's Hockey Hits the Road to Begin Conference Play

Men’s Hockey Hits the Road to Begin Conference Play

Colby Sherwin
October 13, 2023

After splitting their series with the Bowling Green Falcons, the Robert Morris men's hockey team will take the two-hour drive to Erie to take on the Mercyhurst Lakers on Saturday at 4 p.m. at The Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Lakers come into this matchup following a 4-3 loss to...

Stack The Pads: We're Back!

Stack The Pads: We’re Back!

Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola
October 11, 2023

The RMU men's and women's hockey teams are officially back with many new faces, and so is Stack The Pads! Hosts Samuel Goldberg and Cameron Macariola catch up on the season so far, including the huge home-opener for both teams last weekend. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e9RUXgWpncqhfDxfpaUuY?si=b3cda754932545d8

The crowd was packed for the RMU men's hockey home opener. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

OPINION: RMU Hockey Fans, It Is Time to Continue Showing Up

Samuel Goldberg
October 10, 2023

For the first time in over two years, Division I hockey was played at the RMU Island Sports Center, as both the men's and women's teams were in action. While opening night was was counted as a sellout for both games, the lack of attendance for the women's contests just one day...

Veltri had 73 saves on 75 shots including a shutout in the 3-0 win Sunday night over Bowling Green Photo credit: Nathan Kingston

Chad Veltri Wins Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week on Opening Weekend

Joshua Woodman
October 9, 2023

On what was already a big weekend for men's hockey at RMU, it all just got a little more exciting. This afternoon it was announced that graduate goalie, Chad Veltri, won the Atlantic Hockey's Goaltender of the Week. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1711441397813796912 Veltri,...

The Colonials returned to the ice for the first time since February 2021 on Saturday

Colonial Hockey Foundation Sees Work Pay Off As Hockey Returns to RMU

Colby Sherwin
October 8, 2023

After two years of dedicated and strenuous effort, the RMU hockey teams are triumphantly returning to the ice. Their enduring supporter, The Colonial Hockey Foundation, graced both home openers with their presence. Previously known as the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation,...

Graduate goalie Chad Veltri made 40 saves in the matchup against

Schooley: “Win or Lose, We Already Won.” Three Takeaways from Men’s Hockey’s Shutout Loss in Opener

Michael Deemer
October 7, 2023

On a day meant to be a celebration, the RMU men's hockey team lost its opener 3-0 to the Bowling Green Falcons. Despite the scoreline, head coach Derek Schooley still said today was a win. "Win or lose, we had already won," Coach Schooley said. "It's good to be back, it's good...

The Colonials returned to the ice Saturday for the first time since February 2021

Men’s Hockey Long-Awaited Return Spoiled by Bowling Green Stonewall Defense

Casey Erlewein
October 7, 2023

Two years, six months, and 23 days. That is how long it has been since the Robert Morris men’s hockey played their last game. That game was an upsetting loss against Niagara in the quarter-finals of the AHA playoffs. A couple of months later, the program was discontinued,...

The men's hockey team will play its first home game since February 2021

RMU Men’s Hockey Is Ready for a Long-Awaited Return

Payton Hostetler
October 7, 2023

With puck drop set for just a couple of hours away, Pittsburgh couldn't be any more excited for the return of RMU hockey. The men's team, ranked 10th in the Atlantic Hockey Association's preseason poll, is ready for one of the most significant sporting events of the year at RMU....

The Colonials return to the ice on Saturday, Oct. 7 against Bowling Green. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Atlantic Hockey Association Coaches’ Poll Tabs RMU Men’s Hockey 10th

Amere Keasley
September 26, 2023

Hockey is back in business as the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) Coaches' Poll rankings were released. The RMU men's hockey team is ranked tenth in their first season back since the 2020-21 season. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1706688842991014318 The last season...