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Stack the Pads: Brianne McLaughlin

Stack the Pads: Brianne McLaughlin

Owen Krepps
June 12, 2021

On this special episode and possible finale to the Stack the Pads Podcast, Owen Krepps is joined by 2x Olympian Medalist, Isobel Cup Champion, 2x world champion, and the all-time save leader in NCAA women's hockey, Brianne McLaughlin-Bittle to discuss her illustrious career...

Robert Morris has halted Black Bear Sports' plan to purchase the Island Sports Center. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

University halts Black Bear Sports’ plan to buy Island Sports Center

Owen Krepps
June 10, 2021

After the decision to cut both D1 men’s and women’s hockey teams came out of the blue, Robert Morris University faced a lot of pushback from supporters of the teams. Over $32,000 and $427,000 in private donations have been put forward on a GoFundMe page. Things escalated...

Men's hockey celebrates a regular-season win over Niagara, looking to do the same this weekend. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Letter to the Editor Regarding RMU Hockey

Kyle Gorcey, Guest Writer
June 9, 2021

My name is Kyle Gorcey and I am a 2015 graduate of Robert Morris University. Like many of my peers, I was blindsided by the news that the school was ending its Division I Hockey Programs. After the university went ahead with plans for a new arena without bringing hockey to the...

Three former women's hockey players have landed at Ohio State. Photo(s) Credit: Nathan Breisinger.

Trio of former women’s hockey players transfer to Ohio State

Owen Krepps
June 8, 2021

Nearly two weeks after the decision to cut RMU men’s and women’s hockey, we have our first major transfers as Raygan Kirk, Lexi Templeman, and Emily Curlett have all transferred to Ohio State University.Three of RMU’s strongest players from last season’s...

Youngstown Phantoms owner and CEO of Black Bear, Murry Gunty could help save RMU hockey.

Is there a chance RMU hockey could come back?

Owen Krepps
June 3, 2021

It has been over a week since Robert Morris University cut both the men’s and women’s hockey teams out of the blue. With 55 athletes rushing to the transfer portal to find new homes, many have felt let down and mistreated. On Tuesday evening, RMU president Dr. Chris Howard...

The president finally broke his silence on the state of the hockey program. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

No vote was held in RMU’s decision to axe men’s and women’s hockey programs

Owen Krepps
June 1, 2021

"This is not an inexpensive enterprise," states RMU President Dr. Chris Howard on the University's decision to cut the men's and women's hockey programs. After almost a week of silence, Robert Morris University president Dr. Chris Howard and athletic director Chris King finally...

RMU Athletics Year in Review

RMU Athletics Year in Review

Men's Basketball: 4-15 overall, 3-12 Horizon, 12th of 12 in conference standings, Horizon League Tournament First RoundAfter being picked to finish fourth in the Horizon League coaches preseason poll, the men's basketball team had a lot of confidence heading into their first...

Michaela Boyle embraces Molly Singewald after her shutout against Sacred Heart. Neville Township, PA 2/20/2021 (Tyler Gallo)

In the blink of an eye

Michaela Boyle
May 28, 2021

“We are sorry to inform you we are cutting both the men’s and women’s hockey programs.” Those words have haunted my mind since May 26th at 1:50 pm when they were first stated to me and my teammates. My name is Michaela Boyle and I was a member of the Women’s Hockey...

The #SaveRMUHockey petition has garnered a crazy amount of support.

#SaveRMUHockey petition reaches over 12,000 supporters

Owen Krepps
May 27, 2021

The bold and brash decision by Robert Morris University yesterday has left a lot of people in shock and raises a lot of questions. How could the university take away two of the most successful programs on campus? Also, why drop this news now on a Wednesday in the middle of the...

Stack the Pads: Reaction to RMU hockey programs being discontinued

Owen Krepps, Tyler Gallo, Jon Hanna and Nate Breisinger are joined by Lexi Templeman, Michaela Boyle and Arielle DeSmet of the now-cut women's hockey program and react to the discontinuation of men's and women's hockey.