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Kyler Head

Kyler Head remains in Atlantic Hockey, joins Mercyhurst

Nathan Breisinger August 25, 2021

ERIE, Pa.-- With the Robert Morris men’s hockey roster from the 2020-21 season dwindling one by one, Kyler Head becomes the latest name to exit the program, announcing his decision on Twitter Tuesday evening. After playing in 23 games as a freshman...

Noah West slides for a save against Niagara in the AHA playoffs. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger/Colonial Sports Network

Noah West joins prolific Michigan program

Nathan Breisinger August 21, 2021

ANN ARBOR, Mich.-- With the recent announcement regarding the Robert Morris men’s and women’s hockey teams' inability to raise funding for this coming college hockey season, players continue to transfer from the programs. On Thursday, it was announced...

Justin Addamo carries the puck against Niagara in the AHA Playoffs. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo/Colonial Sports Network

Justin Addamo transfers to RPI

Nathan Breisinger August 11, 2021

As the days grow closer to the impending school year and college hockey season and further from the supposed July 31 fundraising deadline for the Robert Morris hockey teams, more players continue to find new homes. The most recent player to find a new...

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...

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.

Stack the Pads: An update on our NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Hockey programs

Stack the Pads: An update on our NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Hockey programs

In this emergency final episode of Stack the Pads, join Owen Krepps, Nate Breisinger, Jon Hanna, Tyler Gallo, and former RMU hockey players Michaela Boyle, Lexi Templeman, Arielle DeSmet as they discuss the atomic bombshell of news dropped by Robert...

Robert Morris women's lacrosse will look to unseat no. 5 Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament. Photo(s) Credit: Notre Dame Athletics, Tyler Gallo

Colonials to face no. 5 Notre Dame in first-ever NCAA Tournament game

Nathan Breisinger May 10, 2021

For the first time in program history, the Robert Morris women’s lacrosse team is bound for the national stage. The Colonials will match up with no. 5 Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on May 14. In their first year in the Mid-American...

Clio Kerr celebrates one of her goals on Saturday. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Super seniors power Colonials to victory over Central Michigan

Nathan Breisinger April 24, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It was a super senior Saturday at Joe Walton Stadium as the Robert Morris women’s lacrosse team faced off against Central Michigan in the biggest matchup of the season. After a slow start, the graduate seniors powered Robert Morris...

Victor Solarin will grad transfer in his final year of eligibility. Photo Credit: David Auth

Victor Solarin to grad-transfer from RMU

Nathan Breisinger April 18, 2021

Hours after an online senior day celebration for the Robert Morris football team on Saturday, defensive tackle Victor Solarin stated that he is entering the transfer portal for his graduate senior season. Solarin announced his decision via Twitter....

The Frozen Four came to Pittsburgh and was hosted by Robert Morris for the first time since 2013. Photo Credit: Allison Breisinger

2021 Frozen Four hosted by Robert Morris deemed success

Nathan Breisinger April 16, 2021

After a year hiatus, college hockey returned to the greatest stage last weekend when the Frozen Four, hosted by Robert Morris University, was held at PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh.With all the dust settled following the tournament, let’s...

Daevon Robinson (in white) has entered the transfer portal. Photo Credit: JMU Athletics

Daevon Robinson becomes third Colonial to enter transfer portal

Nathan Breisinger April 15, 2021

Adding to the list that is bound to keep growing, Daevon Robinson has become the third Robert Morris football player to enter the transfer portal since the conclusion of the 2021 spring season. Earlier today, Robinson announced that his recruitment is...

Ferron Flavors has committed to Robert Morris. Photo Credit: Oklahoma State Athletics

Robert Morris men’s basketball lands Ferron Flavors from Oklahoma State

Nathan Breisinger April 13, 2021

Just hours after another piece fell from the 2020-21 Robert Morris men’s basketball team, Andy Toole and company received a commitment from Oklahoma State grad transfer Ferron Flavors. https://twitter.com/ferronflavorsjr/status/1382089743282802693?s=21 The...

Nick Jenny was named to the Senior CLASS Award First-Team. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Nick Jenny named to Senior CLASS Award First-Team

Nathan Breisinger April 9, 2021

Along with his on-ice leadership and strong defensive play, Robert Morris men’s hockey senior co-captain Nick Jenny also worked hard off the ice as he was named to the 2021 Senior CLASS Award First-Team.Joining Jenny on the First-Team includes award...

Quick Sticks: Colegrove, Burke, and McArdle

Quick Sticks: Colegrove, Burke, and McArdle

Owen Krepps and Nathan Breisinger April 8, 2021

This week on Quick Sticks, Owen Krepps and Nate Breisinger are joined by the RMU women's lacrosse defensive trio of Kelly Colegrove, Madison Burke, and Shea McArdle to discuss the trio's lacrosse careers at Robert Morris.

Quick Sticks: Ryan Smith

Quick Sticks: Ryan Smith

Owen Krepps and Nathan Breisinger April 1, 2021

This week on Quick Sticks RMU men's lacrosse star player Ryan Smith joins the show to chat with Owen Krepps and Nate Breisinger on his lacrosse career.

Women of Sentry: Anna Milyak

Women of Sentry: Anna Milyak

Nathan Breisinger March 26, 2021

When watching, listening, or reading about sports, it is easy to notice the heavy male presence amongst the journalists. Since the dawn of sports coverage, it has been mainly male-based for the people who bring others their daily sports news. Although...

Quick Sticks: More recognition

Quick Sticks: More recognition

Owen Krepps and Nathan Breisinger March 25, 2021

After a one-week hiatus, Owen Krepps and Nate Breisinger are back with the Quick Sticks podcast- your source for RMU men's and women's lacrosse.

Melanie Gandy and Julia Koterwas celebrate a goal against Akron. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Thirteen players register a goal as women’s lacrosse rolls past Akron 15-4

Nathan Breisinger March 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After playing four-straight on the road, the Robert Morris women’s lacrosse team returned home for their Mid-American Conference home opener as they faced off with the Akron Zips.For the second time this season, Robert Morris (6-2,...

Weekend Roundup: 3/15/21

Nathan Breisinger March 15, 2021

Nate Breisinger recaps the week that was in Robert Morris athletics.

Darcy Walsh buries the overtime winner against Niagara. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Walsh’s overtime heroics lift Colonials past Niagara in game one

Nathan Breisinger March 13, 2021

NEVILLE TWP-- Energy ran through Clearview Arena as the Robert Morris men’s hockey team returned to the ice for the first time in 19 days, taking on Niagara for game one of the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals.While both teams battled through 60 minutes...

RMU Men’s Hockey Prepares for Atlantic Hockey Tournament

Nathan Breisinger March 12, 2021

Nate Breisinger talks to several members of the men's hockey team ahead of their quest to win an Atlantic Hockey title.

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

All-around contributions for men’s hockey lead to quarterfinals matchup with Niagara

Nathan Breisinger March 12, 2021

NEVILLE, TWP-- After taking down Holy Cross in the first round of the 2020 Atlantic Hockey Tournament, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team would not step on the ice for another eight months. Their impending quarterfinals series with Sacred Heart...

Quick Sticks: Pilot

Quick Sticks: Pilot

Owen Krepps and Nathan Breisinger March 10, 2021

On the pilot episode of Quick Sticks, Owen Krepps and Nate Breisinger bring you the first ever RMU men's and women's lacrosse podcast.

Weekend Roundup: 3/8/21

Nathan Breisinger March 8, 2021

Nate Breisinger recaps the weekend that was for Robert Morris athletics.

CSN Interviews: Artemis Spanou

Nathan Breisinger and Tyler Gallo March 8, 2021

Tyler Gallo and Nate Breisinger sit down with one of the greatest Robert Morris women's basketball players in program history, Artemis Spanou.

Artemis Spanou

After a stellar Robert Morris career, Artemis Spanou is making a name for herself overseas

Tyler Gallo and Nathan Breisinger March 8, 2021

Before the 2010-11 season, former Robert Morris head coach Sal Buscaglia and his son Charlie, the current head coach, recruited a six-foot-two forward from Athens, Greece. Little did they know, they would return with the commitment of a two-time Northeast...

Women of Sentry: Samantha Dutch

Women of Sentry: Samantha Dutch

Nathan Breisinger, CSN Social Media Manager March 3, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- When going to certain universities across the country, it can be tough to fit in right away and make your mark on a program. New students often struggle to get a hands-on learning experience in their first few semesters, especially in...

Men's lacrosse celebrates one of their 17 goals against Bellarmine on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Ryan Smith dominates as Colonials cruise past Bellarmine 17-8

Nathan Breisinger March 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It was the perfect way to begin a two-game home schedule for the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team on Tuesday as they were led by graduate senior Ryan Smith in a 17-8 rout over Bellarmine.Ryan Smith notched 11 points on the afternoon for...

[Video] Pittsburgh I.C.E.; building the hockey community

Nathan Breisinger and Nathan Breisinger March 1, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Over the past few decades, the hockey scene has exploded in the city of Pittsburgh. Every hockey level has seen growth in western Pennsylvania, especially with youth players, thanks to countless programs that have built the hockey community. Every...

Pittsburgh I.C.E.: Building a Hockey Community

Nathan Breisinger March 1, 2021

While men's and women's hockey are normally at the forefront at the Island, Nate Breisinger gives viewers an inside look into another hockey program at the Island Sports Complex.

Michaela Boyle celebrates one of her four goals on Sunday as the Colonials dismantled Sacred Heart 8-0. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials shine in 8-0 senior day victory over Sacred Heart

Nathan Breisinger February 21, 2021

EDITOR'S NOTE - 2/22/21 10:24 A.M.- Emilie Harley's opening goal has been changed to Anjelica Diffendal. NEVILLE, Pa.-- For the Robert Morris women’s hockey team, it was a picture-perfect afternoon to celebrate senior day as all five seniors contributed...

The Gandy twins are geared up for another season of lacrosse. Photo Credit: Carly Sylvester

Gandy twins look to solidify legacies with women’s lacrosse

Nathan Breisinger February 21, 2021

Aiming to be two of the most iconic players in Robert Morris women’s lacrosse history, twins Mackenzie and Melanie Gandy were devastated after realizing their collegiate careers were coming to a close as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The...

CSN Interviews: Jordan Timmons

Nathan Breisinger February 18, 2021

Nate Breisinger talks to Jordan Timmons who had a rollicking start to his Robert Morris hockey career after transferring over from UConn.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police introduces new training to better prepare officers to deal with homelessness

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police introduces new training to better prepare officers to deal with homelessness

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Social Media Director February 13, 2021

PITTSBURGH-- In order to prepare new officers for close contact with homeless residents within the city, Pittsburgh police recruits will now receive specialized training to acknowledge experiences faced by displaced people within the city, the available...

Football added six recruits for the second phase of National Signing Day. Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials add six additional signees to 2021 recruiting class

Nathan Breisinger February 11, 2021

The second crop of Bernard Clark’s 2021 recruiting class made their dreams come true to play college football after signing their National Letters of Intent for Robert Morris last week.Clark and his coaching staff reeled in six more recruits on...

Women's hockey topped Mercyhurst on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials edge out Lakers 3-2 in fierce matchup

Nathan Breisinger February 9, 2021

NEVILLE TWP-- After dropping their last three games, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team looked to get back into the win column against Mercyhurst, and that’s exactly what they did with a 3-2 victory.Robert Morris (10-5-1, 10-5-1 CHA) and...

Men's lacrosse will join the brand-new ASUN Conference next season. Photo Credit: Megan Frey

ASUN conference to add Robert Morris as affiliate member in 2022

Nathan Breisinger February 8, 2021

Although the Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team will play its 2021 spring campaign as an independent, on Friday, the Department of Athletics announced that the program will be joining the ASUN Conference as an affiliate member starting with the 2022...

Noah West notched his first collegiate shutout in the Colonials' 4-0 victory over LIU on Saturday. Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

West’s first collegiate shutout lifts Colonials in 4-0 win over LIU

Nathan Breisinger February 5, 2021

NEVILLE TWP-- Everything was clicking on Saturday night for the Robert Morris men’s hockey team as they compiled their most complete effort of the season to take down Long Island University by a final score of 4-0.While LIU (3-7) looked to salvage...

Sol Castro has had a solid start to her freshman season. Photo Credit: Nick Hedderick

Castro excelling in starting role

Nathan Breisinger February 4, 2021

Over 4,500 miles away from her hometown; Rio Colorado, Argentina native Sol Castro has made a new home at Robert Morris playing for the women's basketball team.In just 12 games, the freshman has lived up to her namesake, as Sol translates to the sun in...

Nick Prkusic, NIck Jenny and Grant Hebert all appeared on the Hobey Baker fan ballot. Image(s) Credit: Nathan Breisinger/Garret Roberts

Three Colonials place on fan vote ballot for Hobey Baker Award

Nathan Breisinger February 3, 2021

Winning the Hobey Baker Award is an honor every college hockey player dreams of earning. This year, the Robert Morris men's hockey team has three candidates on the initial ballot.Fans will have the ability to cast their votes to narrow the list of over...

Roman Kraemer celebrates his game-winning goal on Saturday, completing the comeback against Mercyhurst. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Kraemer’s game-winner propels Colonials in come-back effort over Mercyhurst

Nathan Breisinger January 31, 2021

NEVILLE TWP-- Sticking with the trend, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team erased a two-goal deficit in the third period to propel themselves past the Mercyhurst Lakers, 5-3.Robert Morris (12-5, 10-3-1 AHA) has shown their resiliency throughout...

Rowing announced its schedule. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

RMU Rowing announces 2021 spring schedule

Nathan Breisinger January 30, 2021

After completing the fall portion of last season’s schedule, the Robert Morris rowing team, like many other programs, saw their spring slate get scrapped. With a new calendar year underway, the Colonials have announced their 2021 spring schedule. RMU...

Stack the Pads: Emily Curlett

Stack the Pads: Emily Curlett

Owen Krepps and Nathan Breisinger January 22, 2021

From changing in public restrooms in youth hockey, to leading an entire NCAA franchise in goals scored by a defender, Emily Curlett has one of the most interesting hockey upbringings in all of Robert Morris women's hockey. This week on Stack the Pads,...

Three numbers sit alone on the RMU Ring of Honor in the UPMC Events Center. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Beyond the Numbers: Basketball’s Ring of Honor

Nathan Breisinger January 22, 2021

Upon entering the once-bustling chambers of the UPMC Events Center last season, spectators may have laid their eyes on three numbers that have forever been engraved in Robert Morris basketball history. Outlined in red, the numbers, 10, 13, and 15 sit...

Women's lacrosse announced their schedule for the upcoming season. Photo Credit: Carly Sylvester

Women’s lacrosse releases 2021 schedule featuring ten games in new conference

Nathan Breisinger January 21, 2021

With the return after a long off-season due to COVID-19, the Robert Morris women’s lacrosse team will make a jump into their new conference with a 15-game schedule for 2021.Women’s lacrosse will be the lone RMU program to join the Mid-American...

Sean Giles shakes Blake Christensen of AIC's hand. Giles signed with Knoxville of the SPHL this week. Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

#FormerColonialWatch: Sean Giles joins SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears

Nathan Breisinger January 14, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-- Former Robert Morris men’s hockey defenseman Sean Giles was gearing up to play for the Cincinnati Cyclones this season after signing with them in late September. However, that all changed when the Cyclones organization decided...

Nick Prkusic fires a shot against Niagara. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials sweep season series against Niagara after six-goal onslaught

Nathan Breisinger January 10, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- Different day, same victorious result for the No. 20 Robert Morris men’s hockey team (11-3, 9-1-1 AHA) as they pumped in six goals to complete the season sweep against Niagara (2-8-2, 1-7-3-1 AHA).The Colonials saw a complete...

Aidan Spellacy scores the game winning goal against Niagara on January 9, 2020 Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials overcome two-goal deficit to defeat Niagara in overtime 5-4

Nathan Breisinger January 10, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., PA - There truly is no quit in this team, as for the second consecutive game, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (10-3, 8-1-1 AHA) erased a deficit in the third period to force overtime and beat Niagara (2-7-3, 1-6-3-1 AHA), this...

Penn State swept the weekend series against women's hockey. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials get swept, drop game two against Penn State 4-1

Nathan Breisinger January 9, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- It is a weekend that the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (4-2, 4-2 CHA) can put in the rearview mirror as they were swept by Penn State (6-1-1, 6-1-1 CHA) following a game two loss, 4-1.It was an afternoon full of adversity...

Emily Curlett and Raygan Kirk look on as  Julie Gough and Jessica Adolfsson celebrate what would be the game-winning goal on Friday night. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

RECAP: Colonials fall shy 3-2 against Penn State

Nathan Breisinger January 9, 2021

NEVILLE TWP, Pa.-- It had been nearly a month since the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (4-1, 4-1 CHA) took the ice for College Hockey America conference action, but the Colonials fell just shy, 3-2, to Penn State (4-1-1, 4-1-1 CHA) in their first...

The Atlantic Hockey Association has announced it will resume play in mid-November. Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials hold off late surge, sweep RIT

Nathan Breisinger January 4, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- Robert Morris men’s hockey (8-3, 6-1 AHA) extended their Atlantic Hockey win streak to six games as they swept a two-game series against RIT (5-4-1, 3-2 AHA) for the first time since 2014. The Colonials fought off a late-game surge...

Randy Hernandez buried the game-winning goal as the Colonials knocked off RIT in game one of their weekend series. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Hernandez scores again, Colonials defeat RIT

Nathan Breisinger January 3, 2021

NEVILLE TWP, Pa.-- Robert Morris men’s hockey (7-3, 5-1 AHA) began 2021 with a spark as they edged the RIT Tigers (5-2-1, 3-1 AHA), 3-1.It came down to the 10:08 mark of the third period for the ice breaker in a 1-1 hockey game to be scored.Randy...

Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Year In Review: 2020 Robert Morris Sports

Nathan Breisinger December 31, 2020

2020 was a year like no other. The United States has dealt with an ongoing global pandemic, which shut down the country in March, tensions in the streets were heightened to a new level, and a bitter presidential election took place, just to name a few...

Men's basketball starts Horizon League play against Purdue Fort Wayne

Men’s basketball starts Horizon League play against Purdue Fort Wayne

Nathan Breisinger December 26, 2020

FORT WAYNE, IN - It is the start of a new era for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (1-2) as they travel to Indiana to take on Purdue Fort Wayne (1-2, 0-2 Horizon) in their first-ever Horizon League matchup.   The Colonials and Mastodons...

Football added 14 new recruits on their National Signing Day. Photo Credit: Christina Brunette

Football announces 14 signees for class of 2021

Nathan Breisinger December 18, 2020

National Signing Day came and went on Wednesday as the Robert Morris Football team received signatures from 14 players in the class of 2021. It was a strange recruiting process this time around due to the lack of campus visits as a result of the COVID-19...

Jordan Timmons has had a long path to where he is today at Robert Morris, and CSN's Nathan Breisinger sat down with him to discuss it. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Jordan Timmons overcomes adversity, shines in new role at RMU

Nathan Breisinger December 17, 2020

From fighting adversity and hardships to becoming the Robert Morris men’s hockey team’s current leading goal scorer, Jordan Timmons has endured a difficult journey over the past few years. Before joining his hometown college hockey team and donning...

Women's hockey heads down to St. Charles for another date with the Lindenwood Lions this weekend. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Women’s hockey heads to Lindenwood for second consecutive series against the Lions

Nathan Breisinger December 10, 2020

ST. CHARLES, Mo.-- After taking the first two games of the season against the Lindenwood Lions (0-4, 0-4 CHA), the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (2-0, 2-0 CHA) will hit the road to take on the Lions once again in a two-game set in St. Charles,...

The Colonials celebrate Ellie Marcovsky's first career goal, the game-winning goal, on Friday night. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Women’s hockey starts season strong with win over Lindenwood

Nathan Breisinger December 4, 2020

NEVILLE TWP, PA-- In an opening game of the season that turned into a grudge match, it was not a senior that saved the day, but Pittsburgh native and freshman Ellie Marcovsky that put home the game-winning goal for the Robert Morris women’s hockey team...

Colonials celebrate after a goal against Alabama-Huntsville on November 21, 2020
Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Men’s hockey falls short against no. 18 Bowling Green

Nathan Breisinger December 2, 2020

After a quick two-goal headstart in the first period, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (3-2, 1-1 AHA) allowed six goals in a 6-3 loss against Bowling Green (3-0) Tuesday night. Bowling Green outplayed the Colonials for just about the entirety of...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell set's up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on February 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball at St. Francis canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Nathan Breisinger December 1, 2020

Another day, another setback for RMU Athletics as the men’s basketball team’s season opener against the Saint Francis Red Flash has been canceled. The game was set for this coming Saturday, December 5 in Loretto. https://twitter.com/RMUMBasketball/status/1333810591736033281 The...

Randy Hernandez scored the game-winning goal late in the third period to seal Robert Morris' first conference victory of the new season. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Men’s hockey gets first conference win, beats Canisius

Nathan Breisinger November 28, 2020

NEVILLE ISLAND-- It was a wild one on the Island Saturday evening as the Robert Morris Colonials (3-1, 2-1 AHA) and the Canisius Golden Griffins (1-1, 1-1 AHA) totaled nine goals in a back and forth affair that saw RMU prevail 5-4 at the end of it all. “I...

Nick Jenny scored a goal in men's hockey's 5-2 loss to Canisius in their AHA opener. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Men’s hockey falls to Canisius in AHA opener

Nathan Breisinger November 28, 2020

NEVILLE ISLAND-- In hopes of starting Atlantic Hockey play strong, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (2-1, 0-1 AHA) failed to do so as they fell 5-2 to Canisius (1-0, 1-0 AHA). The Colonials once again turned to a different goalie to start the game...

Credit: Danica Teodoro Photo credit: Danica Teodoro

Nate’s Notebook: Examining the week that was for men’s hockey

Nathan Breisinger November 26, 2020

After a long and exhausting offseason due to COVID-19, Robert Morris Athletics finally saw its first team return to action in just over eight months as men’s hockey played Alabama-Huntsville this past weekend. It was a long-awaited moment for the Colonials...

The Colonials celebrate Jordan Timmons' first goal as a Colonial. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials score five in third period to start season campaign

Nathan Breisinger November 22, 2020

After 258 days, the Robert Morris men’s ice hockey team (1-0) returned to the ice to face Alabama-Huntsville (0-1) and came out victorious, winning 5-2. All the emotions showed in their first game back as the Colonials overcame a 1-0 deficit in the...

RMU's Aidan Spellacy and AIC's Tobias Fladeby line up for a faceoff on January 25, 2020 Photo credit: Garret Roberts

Schooley: “Now we are back and prepared to play” — Previewing the 2020-21 men’s hockey season

Nathan Breisinger November 20, 2020

With the world coming to a halt back in March, the Robert Morris men’s ice hockey team, along with the rest of the Atlantic Hockey Association had to forfeit their quest at an AHA championship. The Colonials had come off of a 2-1 series victory over...

CSN Interviews: Derek Schooley

Nathan Breisinger November 20, 2020

Nate Breisinger chats with RMU men's hockey coach, Derek Schooley, about the upcoming season.

Alex Tonge signed a contract with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers on Monday. Photo Credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Alex Tonge signs with Wheeling Nailers

Nathan Breisinger November 11, 2020

WHEELING, W. Va.-- Former Robert Morris men’s hockey player Alex Tonge will join the growing list of former Colonials players who have signed with the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL throughout the years. On Monday, the Nailers announced via their website...

Women's basketball was ranked fifth in the Horizon League's preseason poll following an NEC regular-season championship in 2019-20. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s Basketball places fifth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Nathan Breisinger November 7, 2020

With the recent move into the Horizon League, the Robert Morris women’s basketball team has already received some good recognition in their first season as they were placed fifth out of twelve teams in the conference’s preseason poll. Horizon League...

Men's Hockey has added eight new freshmen to the 2020-21 roster. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s hockey announces incoming class

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor October 23, 2020

After a shortened postseason this past winter, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team has regrouped and added eight freshmen and a transfer to its roster for the 2020-21 season. As the Colonials look to reach the postseason once again, they will have...

Photo Credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Jake Coleman signs with the ECHL’s Worcester Railers

Nathan Breisinger September 5, 2020

WORCESTER, Mass.-- Moon Township native and former men's hockey forward Jake Coleman has signed with the Worcester Railers of the ECHL. Coleman announced his signing via the Railers’ Twitter account on Thursday. The Railers are the ECHL affiliate of...

Review: Big Sean's "Detroit 2"

Review: Big Sean’s “Detroit 2”

Nathan Breisinger September 4, 2020

After a three year hiatus, rapper Big Sean is back, ascending high on top of the rap game with his newest album, "Detroit 2." His last studio album, "I Decided," came in February of 2017, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Sean also collaborated...

Weekend Round-Up: 2/28-3/1/2020

Weekend Round-Up: 2/28-3/1/2020

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor March 2, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- For Robert Morris sports, it was a weekend with many triumphs, but also a few tribulations. One Colonial sports team clinched the number one seed in their conference, whereas another team fell several spots in the standings to finish...

Off the Pipes: Prepping for Niagara

Off the Pipes: Prepping for Niagara

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger February 28, 2020

On this episode of Off the Pipes, Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger preview the Colonials' last regular-season matchup of the season against Niagara.

Off the Pipe: Hoping for gold against Canisius

Off the Pipe: Hoping for gold against Canisius

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger February 20, 2020

This week the hosts discussed the Men's Hockey Holy Cross series and prepare for Colonial Senior Night.

Off the Pipe: Holy Cross weekend

Off the Pipe: Holy Cross weekend

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger February 13, 2020

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger men's hockey's last weekend against RIT, and preview the upcoming key Atlantic Hockey games against Holy Cross.

Weekend Round-up: 2/7-2/9/2020

Weekend Round-up: 2/7-2/9/2020

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor February 10, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Nate Breisinger is here to recap all of the action from RMU sports this weekend.

Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

RMU takes down RIT with Prkusic OT winner

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor February 9, 2020

PITTSBURGH-- After a tough loss the prior evening, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (10-15-3, 10-9-4 AHA) battled back to beat the RIT Tigers (15-11-4, 11-7-5 AHA) in overtime 4-3, thanks to a game-winning goal from Nick Prkusic. The Colonials were...

Photo Credit: Garret Roberts

Losing streak reaches five games as Colonials fall 4-1

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor February 8, 2020

PITTSBURGH -- In a stretch of games that has been unfathomable, the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (9-15-3, 9-9-3 AHA) can add another game into the rearview mirror as they fell 4-1 to the RIT Tigers (15-11-3, 11-7-3 AHA). With this loss,...

Off the Pipe: The home stretch

Off the Pipe: The home stretch

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger February 6, 2020

This week on Off the Pipe the guys discuss the Colonials stretch run into the AHA playoffs.

Off the Pipe: ASU weekend

Off the Pipe: ASU weekend

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger January 30, 2020

In this episode of Off the Pipes, Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger preview the upcoming Arizona State series and recap the most recent series against AIC.

Photo credit: Dominique Murray

Powerplay woes continue as RMU loses to AIC 4-1

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor January 25, 2020

PITTSBURGH-- Even though the Robert Morris University men’s hockey team (9-12-3, 9-8-3 AHC) had seven powerplay opportunities, the Colonials failed to make any serious noise as they fell to American International College (13-11-1, 13-5-1 AHC), 4-1. The...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Alex Tonge fires a slapshot against Niagara on November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Powerplay woes continue as RMU loses to AIC 4-1

Nathan Breisinger January 25, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Even though the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-12-3, 9-8-3 AHC) had seven powerplay chances, the Colonials failed to make any serious noise as they fell to American International (13-11-1, 13-5-1 AHC) 4-1. The Colonials looked to avenge...

Off the Pipe: Return from break

Off the Pipe: Return from break

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger January 23, 2020

In this episode of Off The Pipes, Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger break down last weekend's three-game series against Mercyhurst and preview the upcoming series against AIC; which has some big playoff implications.

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...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Alex Tonge fires a slapshot against Niagara on November 2, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Defensive core leads offense in 5-1 win over Mercyhurst

Nathan Breisinger 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...

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

Colonials fall 2-1 in first shootout in program history

Nathan Breisinger 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...

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...

Off the Pipe: Colonials in the Pros

Off the Pipe: Colonials in the Pros

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger December 4, 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...

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,...

Falcons soar over Colonials in OT

Nathan Breisinger 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,...

Photo credit: Nick Hedderick

Colonials look for early season road victory

Nathan Breisinger and Nathan Breisinger November 21, 2019

CHICAGO, IL. -- After a slow start to their non-conference schedule, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (1-4) looks for a spark against the University of Illinois at Chicago (1-3) on Thursday night. Both teams have struggled early this season against...

Off the Pipe: Get Schooled

Off the Pipe: Get Schooled

Jonathan Hanna and Nathan Breisinger November 20, 2019

Jonathan Hanna and Nate Breisinger launch the RMU D1 Men's Hockey podcast where they discuss the season sweep of Bently and preview the upcoming games against Air Force.