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Alex Tonge carries the puck against Niagara. Photo credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Alex Tonge named ECHL All-Star

Alexis Davis
January 12, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– Robert Morris men's hockey alum Alex Tonge will be a part of the 2022 ECHL All-Star Game, it was announced on Wednesday evening. Tonge, a Kingston, Ontario native, is in his second season with the Norfolk Admirals, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Carolina...

Men’s hockey gathers before their playoff game against Niagara. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

The next step for RMU Hockey

Nathan Breisinger
December 22, 2021

For the past seven months, fundraising to save the RMU hockey programs has been a focal point in the Pittsburgh area. After a lengthy road to reinstatement for the program filled with donations, pledges, interviews, videos, and fundraising events, what are the next steps for...

Men's hockey celebrates Jordan Timmons goal against Niagara in the 2020 Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris announces reinstatement of hockey programs for 2023-24

Nathan Breisinger
December 17, 2021

On Thursday morning, it was announced that the Robert Morris men’s and women’s ice hockey programs will be reinstated for the 2023-24 season as first reported by Tim Benz and confirmed by RMU Athletics. The decision was made to bring back both programs following an ongoing...

Jonathan Hanna examines the current location of all the hockey teams' transfers. Photo credit: Colonial Sports Network

Where Are They Now?: RMU hockey transfers

Jonathan Hanna
November 30, 2021

Editorial Note (12/5/21) - We have updated the status of Wasyn Rice following further clarification After the dissolution of the Robert Morris men's and women's hockey teams on May 26, 2021; 48 RMU hockey players were now on their own, looking for a new home in the already convoluted...

RMU Athletics announced their 2021 Hall of Fame Class. Neco Brett (top left), Cody Wydo (top center), Rebecca Vint (top right), Nolan Nearhoof (bottom left), Lucky Jones (bottom center) and Dante Payne (bottom right). Photo credit: Colonial Sports Network/RMU Athletics

RMU Athletics announces 2021 HOF Class

Alexis Davis
November 18, 2021

RMU Athletics announced their 30th class of inductees into the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday afternoon. The 30th class of inductees includes six former student-athletes. The six members of the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame 2021 class are Neco Brett, Cody Wydo, Rebecca Vint,...

RMU Celebrity Hockey Game a Massive Success, RMU Hockey Alumni team wins 12-11

Owen Krepps
November 8, 2021

CRANBERRY, Pa.– The RMU Celebrity Hockey Faceoff game took place Sunday afternoon with Team RMU Hockey Alumni defeating Team Celebrity All-Stars by the narrow score of 12-11. Team RMU was comprised of alumni members of RMU hockey and Team Celebrity All-Stars featured local...

The "On the Bench" crew is joining the RMU celebrity hockey game.

“On the Bench” crew to join RMU Celebrity Hockey Game

Owen Krepps
October 21, 2021

"Hey boys, welcome back to another eppie." Today, we are going to be learning about the duo known as “On the Bench” and how they are set to appear in the RMU Hockey Celebrity Faceoff Game. Announced today RMU’s Celebrity Faceoff Game which is set for November 7th will...

Francis Marotte signed a contract with the San Diego Gulls.

#FormerColonialWatch: Francis Marotte signs with San Diego Gulls of AHL

Nathan Breisinger
October 15, 2021

SAN DIEGO– It has been a chaotic past few weeks for former Robert Morris men's hockey goaltender Francis Marotte, who signed a contract earlier today with the Anaheim Ducks' American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Marotte's one-year, two-way contract places...

On Tuesday afternoon, supporters of college hockey in Pittsburgh gathered at the All-Star Sports and Grill in Robinson for a #SaveRMUHockey rally.

RMU Hockey Rallies in Robinson in efforts to raise more funds to save teams

Owen Krepps
October 13, 2021

ROBINSON, Pa.– On Tuesday afternoon, supporters of college hockey in Pittsburgh gathered at the All-Star Sports and Grill in Robinson for a #SaveRMUHockey rally. The event was spearheaded by the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation. All-Star Sports Grill donated 10% of the...