Women’s D-I: Robert Morris

Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2023-24 All-USCHO Teams

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Fifteen different programs are represented on the All-USCHO Women’s Division I teams this year. Congratulations to all the players on their spectacular seasons. First Team F: Izzy Daniel – Cornell F: Casey O’Brien – Wisconsin F: Kirsten Simms – Wisconsin D: Cayla Barnes – Ohio State D: Nicole Gosling – Clarkson G: Michelle Pasiechnyk – Clarkson Second Team F: Tessa Janecke – Penn State F: Danielle Serdachny – Colgate F: Sarah … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 18 – Previewing the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four

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USCHO’s Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) detail the semifinal matchups for the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four, Ohio State vs. Clarkson and Wisconsin vs. Colgate, after looking back at some of the highlights of an entertaining regional weekend. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=59095526″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”true” hide-download=”true”] Find … Read more

Penn State’s Janecke CHA player, forward of year, while Mercyhurst’s Pedersen top blueliner, Lakers’ Nystrøm best goalie, PSU’s Kampersal coach of year for ’23-24

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College Hockey America has announced its award winners for the 2023-24 season. Penn State sophomore Tessa Janecke is the only dual winner this year as she was voted the Meghan Agosta Player of the Year and the CHA’s first Vicki Bendus Forward of the Year by CHA coaches. This season, Janecke became the 28th player … Read more

Robert Morris seeking to build new $28 million on-campus arena for Colonials men’s, women’s college hockey teams

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Robert Morris is looking to build a new $28 million on-campus arena and is seeking $10 million from the state to help fund the project, according to TribLive.com. The new rink, which would boast seating for 2,500 spectators, would house both the Colonials’ men’s and women’s hockey programs. According to a grant application submitted by … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 13 – Patty Kaz contenders, the future of centralization and reaching the finish line

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USCHO’s Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) look back at some key results for players who might be in the mix for the Patty Kazmaier Award and examine the impact of the absence of Colgate’s Kalty Kaltounková. This week’s episode also includes talk about the future of Olympic centralization in the PWHL era and … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz talks about a dominating week for the WCHA and more on officiating

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Episode 4: A dominating week for the WCHA and more on officiating Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look back on results from Thanksgiving weekend, where Ohio State, Minnesota and Minnesota Duluth got impressive performances. Plus, hear part two of Nicole’s conversation with Krissy Langley, the NCAA national coordinator of women’s ice hockey officiating. And the … Read more

HCA monthly women’s hockey honors go to Wisconsin’s Curl, Robert Morris’ Giampietro, St. Cloud State’s Ahola

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The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the women’s monthly honorees for Sept.-Oct. 2023. Wisconsin grad student Britta Curl is the player of the month, while Robert Morris freshman forward Alaina Giampietro is the rookie of the month and St. Cloud State senior goalie Sanni Ahola is the goaltender of the month. With 10-16-26 in 10 … Read more

Penn State sits atop CHA preseason coaches poll, Nittany Lions’ Janecke tabbed preseason player of year

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The CHA has announced its 2023-24 preseason coaches poll and preseason player honors. 2023-24 CHA Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Penn State (5)- 30 2. Mercyhurst (1)- 25 3. Robert Morris- 23 4. Syracuse- 15 5. Lindenwood- 14 6. RIT- 13 CHA Coaches Preseason Player of the Year (Votes) Coaches could not vote for … Read more

Lindenwood women’s hockey assistant coach Lipson leaves Lions, takes similar job with returning Robert Morris team

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Robert Morris has announced that Jordan Lipson has been named an assistant coach for the Colonials women’s hockey team. During the 2022-23 season, Lipson was an assistant coach at Lindenwood. “Jordan brings a high level of experience in both her coaching and playing career,” said RMU head coach Logan Bittle in a statement. “She will … Read more

Women’s College Hockey: Women’s World University Games roster announced

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The women’s team competing for Team USA at the World University Games in Lake Placid January 11-22 is set. Coach Brandon Knight’s squad consists of 23 players. Thirteen are currently enrolled in college – 10 at the Division I level, three from Division III schools. The ten 2022 graduates on the roster are split evenly … Read more

Former director of hockey operations Cavanagh back with Robert Morris women’s team as new assistant coach

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Robert Morris announced on Thursday that Liam Cavanagh has been named the assistant coach for the Colonials’ women’s hockey team. Cavanagh, who spent the 2021-22 season as an assistant coach with Canadian school Dalhousie, is in his second stint at Robert Morris, having spent three years as the director of hockey operations. “We are extremely … Read more

NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey: A whirlwind year – Former Robert Morris players win national championship less than a year after program cut

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Just 298 days elapsed between Lexi Templeman, Emily Curlett and Raygan Kirk learning that Robert Morris was cutting their men’s and women’s hockey programs and the trio winning a national championship with Ohio State on Sunday. The three players were announced as transfer signings just two weeks after the shocking news at Robert Morris. Templeman, … Read more

College Hockey America unanimously reinstates Robert Morris women’s team for 2023-24 season

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The College Hockey America Board of Directors has voted unanimously to reinstate former member Robert Morris. Robert Morris’ reinstatement as a full member is effective immediately. The Colonials will return to competition in the CHA at the start of the 2023-24 season. “On behalf of the College Hockey America Board of Directors, I want to … Read more

Robert Morris president Howard leaving Pittsburgh, will join executive leadership team at Arizona State

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Robert Morris president Chris Howard, a national expert in higher education policy, will join Arizona State as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the ASU Enterprise in early February. Howard will join ASU president Michael Crow and other ASU executive vice presidents as part of the ASU Enterprise leadership team to design, build … Read more

Robert Morris announces reinstatement of men’s, women’s college hockey teams for 2023-24 season

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Robert Morris announced Friday at a press conference at the RMU Island Sports Center that it will reinstate its NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs for the 2023-24 season. “Given the passion and enthusiasm of the hockey community, we wanted to give the fans of RMU hockey every opportunity to bring the programs … Read more

NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey: Robert Morris men’s coach Derek Schooley working to ensure women’s team comes back strong as well

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While the fundraising date for the Robert Morris Athletic Department and Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation (PCHF) is quickly approaching, Derek Schooley, men’s hockey coach and Director of Hockey Ops, isn’t solely focused on the money. The PCHF was formed after RMU cut their men’s and women’s hockey programs and has joined with the athletic department … Read more