Returning talent, last year’s success make Robert Morris the Atlantic Hockey favorite
The Colonials were dominant in winning the regular season title last season but fell short in the playoffs.
Men’s D-I: Robert Morris
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goalies for 2015-16
Nine goalies who were awarded with All-American or all-conference honors last season are back.
Robert Morris selected to win Atlantic Hockey by league’s coaches
With seven first-place votes, Robert Morris was tabbed Wednesday to finish atop the Atlantic Hockey standings in 2015-16. “We have nine seniors who have won a lot of hockey games in the past three years, so I am sure that is a big reason the coaches feel the Colonials are deemed the preseason favorite,” said … Read more
Former NAHL coach Gershon joins Robert Morris staff as volunteer assistant
The Robert Morris men’s team announced Monday that Michael Gershon has joined the staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Gershon comes to the Colonials from the North American Hockey League’s Keystone Ice Miners, where he served as head coach, president and general manager during the 2014-15 season. Previously head coach and general manager of the … Read more
Van Rentergem promoted to assistant coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris has promoted Kody Van Rentergem from hockey operations coordinator to assistant coach for the Colonials’ men’s team. Van Rentergem will take over for former associate head coach Matt Nicholson, who left earlier this summer to coach the Amarillo Bulls of the North American Hockey League. In his three previous years at RMU, Van … Read more
Robert Morris women’s assistant Bittle promoted to associate coach
Logan Bittle has been elevated from assistant coach to associate head coach of the Robert Morris women’s team. A former player at RMU from 2004 to 2008, Bittle has been an assistant under head coach Paul Colontino the past five seasons. “Some of the big things that make [Logan] so deserving of this title are … Read more
Former St. Thomas assistant Burgess ‘rose to the top’ over 100 candidates, tabbed head coach at Nichols
Nichols has announced the hiring of Parker Burgess as the 18th head coach in school history. Burgess spent the previous five seasons at St. Thomas, first as an assistant coach (2010-13) before being elevated to associate head coach in 2013. The Tommies posted a combined mark of 82-38-12 with Burgess on staff and made a … Read more
Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center undergoing major renovations
The Island Sports Center, home to both the men’s and women’s teams at Robert Morris, is getting a major revamp this summer. The rink has been the home of RMU men’s hockey since 2004 and the women’s program since 2005. Phase 1 of this extensive project, carried out by Graziano Construction, will result in a … Read more
Nicholson steps down as associate coach at Robert Morris for NAHL job
Robert Morris associate head coach Matt Nicholson has stepped down and accepted the head coaching job for the Amarillo Bulls of the North American Hockey League. “I’m very happy for Matt,” RMU head coach Derek Schooley said in a statement. “He has dreamed of becoming a head coach and now he realizing his dream. I … Read more
RIT’s Garbowsky collects Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year laurels
Atlantic Hockey unveiled its year-end award winners Thursday night and also named three All-Conference teams and the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards All-Rookie Team. RIT’s Matt Garbowsky was named Player of the Year, Best Defensive Forward and also won the scoring trophy after leading the conference in scoring with 23 goals and 44 points in 28 games. … Read more
RIT places five on Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams
Rochester Institute of Technology has five players on the 2014-15 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams, while Robert Morris placed four and Bentley had three representatives. 2014-15 AHA First Team All-Conference 2014-15 AHA Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 AHA Third Team All-Conference
Two unanimous picks highlight Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team
Atlantic Hockey announced its 2014-15 All-Rookie Team on Friday and it featured two unanimous picks. Bentley goalie Jayson Argue and RIT defenseman Brady Norrish were unanimous picks by the conference’s 11 head coaches. 2014-15 All-Rookie Team
At a glance: Western Michigan, Colgate, Penn State and Robert Morris in the Three Rivers Classic
The teams play Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Atlantic Hockey suspends Mercyhurst’s Cook one game after head contact penalty
Atlantic Hockey announced Thursday that Mercyhurst junior forward Kyle Cook has been assessed a one-game suspension for his contact to the head penalty on Dec. 14 against Robert Morris. On the play, Cook was assessed a five-minute major for contact to the head and a game misconduct at the 12:59 mark of the third period. … Read more
Robert Morris freshman Ghantous handed one-game suspension by Atlantic Hockey
Atlantic Hockey announced Tuesday that Robert Morris freshman defenseman Elias Ghantous has received a one-game suspension for his contact to the head major penalty during the Colonials’ exhibition contest on Saturday, Oct. 4 against Ryerson. Ghantous was assessed five-minute major and game misconduct penalties at the 6:17 mark of the third period. He will serve … Read more
Your team lost to a CIS school? Here’s why you shouldn’t read too much into it
Last year, four teams lost their opening weekend exhibition games, and three went on to have winning records at the end of the season.
Better start critical for Robert Morris to avoid needing second-half surge
The Colonials won last season’s Atlantic Hockey playoff title, but they started with just two wins before Christmas.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2014-15
Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to the forwards that could make a difference in college hockey this season.
Mercyhurst the coaches’ top pick in Atlantic Hockey preseason poll results
Mercyhurst, which won the Atlantic Hockey regular-season championship in 2013-14, has been picked to once again finish atop the standings after the conference released the results of the preseason coaches’ poll on Wednesday. The Lakers took home six first-place votes in the balloting.
Robert Morris coach Schooley gets contract extension through 2019-20 season
Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley has agreed to a four-year contract extension with RMU that will take him through the 2019-20 season. Schooley was previously under contract through 2015-16. “We’re delighted to extend Coach Schooley’s contract into the next decade,” RMU athletic director Dr. Craig Coleman said in a news release. “He’s the … Read more