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Derek Schooley looks on against Niagara.

Derek Schooley named men’s and women’s hockey coach/director of player operations

Owen Krepps
September 7, 2021

With RMU hockey officially not being reinstated for the 2021-22 season, a lot of former members of the program have been forced to abandon ship and leave the program. One familiar name that has stuck around is Derek Schooley, the former head coach of the men’s hockey team of...

Photo Credit: (RMIU Sentry Media/ Nathan Breisinger)

RMU Band prepares to perform in front of live audiences and around the area

John Blinn, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 7, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Music is about to return to Robert Morris University! Campus life is gradually coming back to normal. Several sports, Bobbymania and fully in-person classes have already made an appearance in the Fall 2021 semester. The Colonial football team is not the only...

Meeri Räisänen took home bronze at the IIHF women's world championships.

#FormerColonialWatch: Meeri Räisänen wins bronze with Finland at world championships

Owen Krepps
September 1, 2021

CALGARY, ALBERTA-- On Tuesday, the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Championships concluded with Team Canada dramatically winning the gold medal. Team Finland, highlighted by RMU alumna Meeri Räisänen taking home the bronze medal after defeating Team Switzerland in the bronze medal...

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...

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 that men’s hockey...

David Lafrance has joined the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL. Photo Credit: Garret Roberts/Colonial Sports Network

Halifax Mooseheads add former RMU defenseman David Lafrance

Jonathan Hanna
August 17, 2021

HALIFAX, N.S.-- After the announcement which delayed the potential reinstatement of the Robert Morris men's and women's hockey teams to the 2022-23 season, yet another player has found a home; this time, in the form of defenseman David Lafrance. Lafrance, a six-foot one-inch...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts "Pizza with the President" in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

RMU students create petition to remove Chris Howard as president

Owen Krepps
August 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the recent dispute over the cancellation of RMU men’s and women’s hockey, a lot of criticism has been pointed towards President Dr. Chris Howard. Yesterday, Howard and the University announced that the teams would not be coming back for the 2021-22 season,...

RMU hockey will not be reinstated for the 2021-22 season. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger/Colonial Sports Network

RMU hockey will not be reinstated for 2021-22, potential return in 2022-23

Owen Krepps
August 12, 2021

NEVILLE TWP., Pa.-- After months of deliberation and stagnation, it was announced today RMU men’s and women’s hockey will not be reinstated for the 2021-22 season. However, fundraising efforts are being put in place for a potential return in 2022-23. The announcement once...

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...

Paul Colontino

Paul Colontino leaves RMU for Bishop Kearney Selects Academy roles

Owen Krepps
August 6, 2021

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y.-- As days go by, the potential return of RMU hockey continues to look grimmer. Today, former RMU women’s hockey head coach Paul Colontino has been named the Vice President of Hockey Administration at Bishop Kearney Selects as well as the U-19 Girls Head Coach. BK...