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The men's hockey team will host Bowling Green on October 7, while the women's team will host Saint Anslem the same day

Robert Morris Hockey Programs to Host Home-Opener Doubleheader in 2023

Nathan Breisinger
December 15, 2022

With the Robert Morris hockey programs gearing up for their return, RMU Athletics announced on Tuesday the teams will host a home doubleheader to kickstart the return of the men’s and women’s hockey programs in 2023. On Oct. 7, the men’s hockey team will welcome Bowling...

Cavanagh during a mental health awareness panel in 2018

Liam Cavanagh Returns as Robert Morris Women’s Hockey Assistant Coach

Cole Brennan
December 1, 2022

The Robert Morris women's hockey team tabbed Liam Cavanagh as assistant coach to head coach Logan Bittle announced the move on Thursday. Cavanagh is back for his second stint with the Colonials after spending the 2021-22 season with Dalhousie University. As an assistant coach...

Men's hockey celebrates a goal against Penn State. Photo credit: David Auth

OPINION: Bring Back the Three Rivers Classic

Cole Brennan
October 17, 2022

The Robert Morris University men's and women's hockey teams are a year away from returning. Do you know what else should return? The Three Rivers Classic. The Three Rivers Classic was a great way to bring in major college hockey programs from across the country. Teams who...

Jacob Ardown from "On the Bench" scores in last year's game Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris to Host the Second Annual Celebrity Faceoff

Cole Brennan
October 10, 2022

The Robert Morris hockey teams announced the return of the RMU Celebrity Hockey Faceoff on Monday. The event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. "Last year's game was an outstanding event that helped the "Hockey is the Goal" campaign...

Boyle snaps a shot against Syracuse in a game against Syracuse on February 27, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Michaela Boyle Signs Professional Contract with Buffalo Beauts

Kevin Plowcha
July 13, 2022

Former Robert Morris women's ice hockey forward Michaela Boyle has signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Beauts out of Amherst, New York. Boyle began her collegiate career at Clarkson University, where she was part of the 2017-18 NCAA championship team. Boyle transferred...

Former Robert Morris forwards Brittany Howard & Lexi Templeman ink free-agent deals with the Toronto Six Photo credit: RMU Athletics & Ethan Morrison

#FormerColonialWatch Howard & Templeman Ink Free-Agent Deals With Toronto Six

Ethan Morrison
June 11, 2022

Former Colonial forwards Brittany Howard and Lexi Templeman signed free agent contracts with the Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Howard was one of the most prolific scorers in Robert Morris' history as she ranked second on the...

Walkland (above) looks on from the Colgate bench

#FormerColonialWatch Chelsea Walkland to join Team USA at IIHF U-18 Women’s World Championship

Michael Deemer
May 28, 2022

Former Robert Morris University women's hockey player and coach Chelsea Walkland, will join the United States coaching staff for the IIHF U-18 Women's World Championship in Wisconsin. Walkland is no stranger to working with Team USA as she has worked with the team before, serving...

Team Canada celebrates a goal. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

USA-Canada Rivalry Rematch shows potential for women’s hockey

Nathan Breisinger
March 15, 2022

In the last decade, women’s hockey in North America has made leaps and bounds from where it was years ago. The now Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has showcased the climbing presence of women-led sports. Although the PHF highlights some of the best female hockey players in...

Hillary Knight scores Team USA's first goal of the afternoon on a backhanded shot to beat Ann-Renee Desbiens. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Canada claims Rivalry Rematch against USA in overtime

Nathan Breisinger
March 12, 2022

PITTSBURGH– Weeks after Canada edged the United States in the women’s hockey gold medal game in Beijing, the two historic adversaries were primed for a Rivalry Rematch at PPG Paints Arena. Canada came away with the same fate as their previous matchup with the United States,...