| Robert Morris Colonials Lady Colonials | |
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| Institution: | Robert Morris University |
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| Location: | Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
| School founded: | 1921 |
| Enrollment: | 4,895 |
| Colors: | Navy, white and Red |
| Home Arena: | Clearview Arena |
| Capacity: | 1,200 |
| Women's Team | |
| Conference: | Atlantic Hockey America |
| Coach: | Logan Bittle |
| Conf. Championships: | 2012, 2017 |
The Robert Morris Colonials women's ice hockey program represents Robert Morris University. The Colonials compete in the Atlantic Hockey America.
The program was suspended, along with the men's team, after an announcement by the university on May 26, 2021. On December 17, 2021, it was announced both programs would be reinstated for the 2023–24 season.[1] Shortly after that season, the Atlantic Hockey Association and College Hockey America, respectively home to the Colonials men's and women's teams, merged to form Atlantic Hockey America.[2]
History[]
March 31, 2004: Robert Morris University announced that an NCAA Division I women's ice hockey team would compete, in the College Hockey America (CHA) Conference, starting with the 2005–06 season.
Kevin McGonagle was named the first head coach, but following a 1–7–0 start he was dismissed[2]. Assistant coach Jody Katz[1] was named the interim head coach for the rest of the season, and men's assistant coach Nate Handrahan was named new head coach for the 2006–07 campaign.
Nate Handrahan was head coach for five years from the 2006–07 through the 2010–11 seasons. He successfully built a stable program, bringing talented payers into the program who would excel after his tenure. and amassed a 52–111–14 record, before taking the head coaching job of the Ohio State women's hockey program.
Paul Colontino was named head coach for the 2011–12 season, and remains in the position after six years. He made the Colonials a competitive team, finishing with more wins than losses in 5 of 6 years. In his first year, Colontino led the Colonials to their first CHA Tournament championship. As the CHA had not automatic berth in the NCAA tournament at the time, their CHA win ended their season.
The most successful season for the Colonials was the 2016–17 season. Their 24–5–6 record (15–3–2 in the CHA) earned them Their first year-ending ranking, 8th, in both the USCHO and USA Today polls. They won the CHA regular season championship for the first time, and took the Tournament Championship as well, to earn their first entry to the NCAA national championship. They were defeated by top ranked Wisconsin 0–7 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
On May 26, 2021 the university announced the cancellation of both the men's and women's hockey programs effective immediately as "part of a series of strategic initiatives intended to position the university to be amongst the most agile and professionally focused schools in the nation as it prepares for its upcoming 100th anniversary". The university announced that it would honor all athletic scholarships and would help those wanting to transfer to other universities. They also announced the establishment of a women's club team and three men's club teams.[3]
On February 3, 2022 Logan Bittle was named the head coach for when the team will return in the 2023-2024 season [4]
Arenas[]
- Colonials Arena (2005-2021) previously known as RMU Island Sports Center Ice Arena and 84 Lumber Arena
Head Coaches[]
- Kevin McGonagle (2005-2005) 1-7-0 dismissed mid-season
- Jody Katz (2005-2006) (interim) 4-17-2
- Nate Handrahan (2006-2011) 52-111-14
- Paul Colontino (2011-2021) 183-114-41
- Logan Bittle (2023-present) 15-19-1
Year by Year Record[]
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Conference Tournament | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hockey America | Overall Record | ||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 55 | 3 | 4th | L, SF 9-0 (Mercyhurst) | 31 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 41 | 131 |
| 2006-07 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 48 | 2 | 4th | L, SF 5-2 (Mercyhurst) | 35 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 80 | 116 |
| 2007-08 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 4 | 4th | L, SF 4-0 (Mercyhurst) | 35 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 78 | 99 |
| 2008-09 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 55 | 12 | 3rd | L, SF 4-3 (Wayne St) | 35 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 86 | 111 |
| 2009-10 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 53 | 7 | 5th | W, QF 3-1 (Wayne St) L, SF 7-1 (Mercyhurst) | 36 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 82 | 119 |
| 2010-11 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 32 | 59 | 9 | 4th | W, QF 4-2 (Wayne St) L, SF 3-1 (Mercyhurst) | 34 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 70 | 132 |
| 2011-12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 24 | 15 | 2nd | W, SF 3-2 (Niagara) W, F 3-2 (Mercyhurst) | 32 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 100 | 63 |
| 2012-13 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 52 | 50 | 19 | 4th | W. QF 2 games to none (Lindenwood) L, SF 2-1 (Mercyhurst) | 33 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 81 | 77 |
| 2013-14 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 57 | 33 | 28 | 2nd | L, SF 4-1 (RIT) | 35 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 100 | 62 |
| 2014-15 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 45 | 43 | 20 | 4th | L, QF 2 games to none (RIT | 35 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 68 | 91 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 52 | 57 | 18 | 4th | W, QF 2 games to 1 (Lindenwood) L, SF 4-2 (Mercyhurst) | 38 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 108 | 97 |
| 2016-17 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 60 | 37 | 32 | 1st | W, SF 2-1 (Lindenwood) W, F 2-0 (Syracuse) | 35 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 106 | 74 |
| 2017-18 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 75 | 30 | 31 | 1st | W, SF 7-2 (Penn St) L, F 5-3 (Mercyhurst) | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 122 | 70 |
| 2018-19 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 61 | 35 | 29 | 1st | W,SF 5-2 (Syracuse) L, F 2-1 (ot) (Mercyhurst) | 36 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 92 | 87 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 67 | 75 | 28 | 2nd | W, SF 2-1 (Penn St) L, F 6-2 (Syracuse) | 36 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 84 | 104 |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 38 | 23 | 3rd | W, QF 4-0 (RIT), W, SF 3-2 (ot) (Mercyhurst) W, F 1-0 (Syracuse) | 25 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 71 | 45 |
| 2021–22 | Program was suspended by the university | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–23 | Program was suspended by the university | ||||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 60 | 69 | 23 | 3rd | W, 1R 4-3 (ot) (Bentley) L, QF 7-0 (RIT) | 35 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 94 | 126 |
NCAA Tournament Appearances[]
| Season | First Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -- | L, 7-0 (Wisconsin) | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | L, 5-1 (Northeastern) | -- | -- |
Awards and honors[]
- Brittany Howard, 2018 Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year[5]
- Brittany Howard, 2017-18 Second Team All-America[6]
- Brittany Howard, 2016-17 CHA Player of the Year[7]
- Kirsten Welsh, 2017-18 CHA Defender of the Year[8]
- Jaycee Gebhard, 2017-18 CHA Rookie of the Year[7]
- Jaycee Gebhard, 2017-18 Women's Hockey Commissioners Association National Rookie of the Year[7]
- Paul Colontino, 2016-17 CHA Coach of the Year[7]
- Paul Colontino, 2011-12 USCHO Women's Coach of the Year[9]
- Paul Colontino, 2011-12 CHA Coach of the Year[7]
- Lexi Templeman: 2021 College Hockey America All-Conference First Team[10]
Colonials in professional hockey[]
| = CWHL All-Star | = NWHL/PHF All-Star | = Clarkson Cup Champion | = Isobel Cup Champion |
| Player | Position | Team(s) | League(s) | Years | Clarkson Cup | Isobel Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Boyle | Forward | Buffalo Beauts | PHF | 1 | ||
| Delayne Brian | Goaltender | Calgary Inferno | CWHL | 6 | 1 (2016) Playoff MVP | |
| Anjelica Diffendal | Forward | Buffalo Beauts | PHF | 2 | ||
| Megan Eady | Melbourne Ice SDE |
AWIHL SDHL |
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| Anissa Gamble | Forward | Toronto Furies | CWHL | 1 | ||
| Jaycee Gebhard | Forward | Brynäs IF | SDHL | 1 | ||
| Brittany Howard | Forward | Toronto Six Toronto Furies Dream Gap Tour |
PHF CWHL PWHPA |
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| Brianne McLaughlin | Goaltender | Buffalo Beauts | NWHL | 1 (2017) |
International[]
Olympians[]
| Player | Position | Nationality | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brianne McLaughlin[11] | Goaltender |  United States |
2010 Winter Olympics | Silver |
| Brianne McLaughlin[11] | Goaltender | United States |
2014 Winter Olympics | Silver |
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Robert Morris announces reinstatement of men’s, women’s college hockey teams for 2023-24 season (en-us) (2021-12-17).
- ↑ Atlantic Hockey America (April 30, 2024). Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America Join to Form Atlantic Hockey America. Press release.
- ↑ https://www.rmu.edu/about/news/hockey-info
- ↑ "Bittle Tabbed RMU Women's Hockey Head Coach".
- ↑ 'Dominant' Brittany Howard's work fuels Robert Morris women's hockey (en).
- ↑ Press Release (15 March 2018). Four Women's Hockey East Players Named CCM/AHCA All-Americans. Hockey East.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Saunders, Alan (2017-03-02). Colonials sweep CHA year-end awards (en-US).
- ↑ Matt Popchock (1 March 2018). Colonials Clean Up at CHA Awards: Five Players from No. 9 RMU Hailed by Conference. RMU Colonials.
- ↑ Candace Horgan (2012-03-21). Colontino named Women’s Coach of the Year (en-us).
- ↑ "Templeman earns First Team Honors from CHA", 2021-03-03. (en)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Dave McMahon (December 18, 2009). Vancouver women's hockey team announced. USA Hockey.
| Robert Morris Colonials women's ice hockey | |
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| Playing venues | Clearview Arena |
| Head coaches | Kevin McGonagle (2005–2006) - Jody Katz (2005–2006) (interim) - Nate Handrahan (2006–2011) - Paul Colontino (2011–2021) - Logan Bittle (2024-present) |
| Seasons | 2005–06 - 2006–07 - 2007–08 - 2008–09 - 2009–10 - 2010–11 - 2011–12 - 2012–13 - 2013–14 - 2014–15 - 2015–16 - 2016–17 - 2017–18 - 2018–19 - 2019–20 - 2020–21 |
| Conference affiliations | College Hockey America (CHA) |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | 2017 - 2021 |
| Conference Tournament champions | CHA: 2012 - 2021 |
| Robert Morris University - Neville Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | |
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