November 1, 2025, RMU Island Sports Center, Clearview Arena, 9:15 pm

The Robert Morris University Division 4 Men's Hockey team took control on home ice Friday night, defeating the Carnegie Mellon University Tartans 7–5 in a high-intensity matchup at the RMU Island Sports Center. Both teams battled fast-paced, physical, contact-filled game filled with explosive plays on both ends of the ice.

First Period

The Colonials struck first in the first period when #10 Elijah Zeis-Miller opened the scoring at 11:21, setting up in the penalty box and getting an assist from #23 Billy Shaver. Zeis-Miller carried the puck into the zone and buried his shot to give RMU an early lead.

Second Period

The second period brought drama, with several stoppages due to injuries but no shortage of energy. CMU answered early, with a power-play goal at 18:08 and another at 12:53 to take a brief lead. RMU responded with #14 Tullio DiDominico tying the game, skating into the zone, and firing a shot that bounced off the post and into the back of the net for his first goal of the season. Moments later, #7 Sidney Crabtree netted his first goal of the year at 10:05 after a feed from #13 Mitch Klym, regaining the lead for the Colonials. 

#23 Billy Shaver found the back of the net at 3:15, assisted by #21 Chase Dawkin, with a clean cross-ice pass. RMU finished off the period when #10 Elijah Zeis-Miller scored his second of the night at 1:16, assisted by #3 Kris Connelly. The shot and rebounded in front of the net to put RMU up 5–4 heading into the final period.

Third Period

Early in the third, #27 Carter Bossong increased RMU's lead to 6–4 at 19:17 with a quick shot assisted by #26 Joseph Pulleo. However, CMU refused to go quietly, scoring three goals in the period, including two on the power play. With CMU pulling their goalie for the extra attacker, #15 Owen Romano sealed the deal with an empty-net goal, securing the 7–5 victory for the Colonials. Between the pipes, goalie #1 Jimmy Capell held strong for RMU, making several key saves to preserve the win. 

It was a complete team effort from the Colonials. The victory improves RMU's record and highlights its ability to battle through. The Colonials will look to carry this momentum into their next game.