Moon Township, Pa. - The Robert Morris University women's hockey team will host its seventh annual 'Skate for the Cure' event this upcoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1 and 2 when the Colonials host Syracuse at 3:05 p.m.

Founded during the 2006-07 season by College Hockey America (CHA), Skate for the Cure is a league-wide initiative that involves its member institutions--Mercyhurst, Robert Morris, Syracuse, Penn State, Lindenwood and RIT--dedicating one or two games out of their schedule towards raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.

Last season as a league, the CHA raised over $12,000. In the past six seasons, league teams have combined to raise of $65,000.

RMU will be selling t-shirts at both games for $10 to raise funds. The Colonials will also be raffling off two autographed sticks and one jersey signed by the 2012-13 Robert Morris team. On Saturday, a goalie glove and photograph autographed by assistant coach Brianne McLaughlin and 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist will also be raffled off. Fans will also be encouraged to donate to the cause upon entering each game.

Proceeds from all CHA member schools will be distributed in conjunction with the 2013 CHA Tournament.