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Nicholson will begin his second stint at Robert Morris while being behind the bench for six years Photo credit: RMU Athletics

Matt Nicholson welcomed back as Men’s Hockey Associate Head Coach

Michael Deemer
June 7, 2022

The Robert Morris announced Tuesday that former assistant and associate head coach of the Colonials Matt Nicholson would return behind the bench in Moon Township. Nicholson spent six years with the Colonials from 2009 to 2015 before becoming an assistant coach at Niagara from...

Brian Kramer and Randy Hernández celebrate a goal against Mercyhurst. Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Atlantic Hockey votes to reinstate Robert Morris

Aiden Dine
April 15, 2022

The Atlantic Hockey Board of Directors voted to reinstate the Robert Morris men's hockey program as a full member effective immediately, Mike McMahon of College Hockey News announced via Twitter on Thursday. The process to bring hockey back to RMU began in December when the...

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 with the Colonials, Head...

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 landing spot comes from...

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 the game besides the two...

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 thought we found...

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 as freshman Noah West...

The Colonials congratulate Dyllan Lubbesmeyer after defeating Alabama-Huntsville on November 22, 2020 in Moon Township, PA.

Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials look to start Atlantic Hockey play strong against Canisius

Jonathan Hanna
November 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After starting their season off strong with a sweep of Alabama-Huntsville (0-2), the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (2-0) begins Atlantic Hockey action this weekend against the Canisius Golden Griffins. Recapping Robert Morris: The Colonials started their...

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 Holy Cross in the first...

Men's hockey placed sixth in the AHA preseason coaches poll. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s Hockey places sixth in Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll

Tyler Gallo
November 11, 2020

Earlier this afternoon, the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) preseason coaches poll was announced and Robert Morris ranks sixth out of ten teams in the conference. Robert Morris tied for sixth place on the poll with Air Force, each team garnering 49 points in the poll. This...