In the seven games that Robert Morris has faced Canisius netminder Tony Capobianco, the Colonials have won five of the seven contests, including the last four matches. Capobianco has been pulled in three of the previous four meetings between the two teams. In those seven games, Capobianco has a 4.17 goals-against average and a .869 save percentage.
Three Weeks in a Row
Sophomore goaltender
Terry Shafer earned the AHA Goaltender of the Week award for the third-consecutive week after allowing four goals in the two-game series against Niagara while recording his third-career shutout last week. In the three weeks that Shafer has earned the recognition, he has a 4-1-1 record with two shutouts to go along with a 1.81 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage.
Scoring in the New Year
Since 2014 began, RMU has scored 53 goals in 14 games, the second-highest goal total in the NCAA during that timeframe. The Colonials trail Boston College by just three goals for the top spot.
Shafer Winning in 2014
In 2014, sophomore goaltender
Terry Shafer leads the NCAA with ten victories. Shafer holds a 10-2-2 record with a 1.96 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage in the second half of the season.
Searching for a First-Round Bye
Currently sitting in fifth place after last week's series split with Niagara, Robert Morris remains in the hunt for a first-round bye in the 2014 Atlantic Hockey Playoffs, an achievement that is given to the top-four teams after regular season play. With 28 points, the Colonials are one point behind Air Force and Connecticut for the final first-round bye.
Winning with the Penalty Kill
In its 12 victories this season, Robert Morris has allowed just four power-play goals to its opponents. The Colonials have killed off 45 of the 49 (91.8 percent) penalties they have committed, ranking RMU 11th in the NCAA.
Teaming Up with Jacklin and Wydo
Scott Jacklin and
Cody Wydo make two-thirds of a line, but it does not matter who joins them to finalize the trio. When Jacklin and Wydo have been paired together on a line, their grouping has combined for 36 goals and 37 assists for 73 points in 24 games. The duo has been paired together for each of the Colonials' 12 wins this season. Their most common linemate has been
Zac Lynch who has skated in 18 games with them.
Under Fire
Sophomore goaltender
Terry Shafer has seen 805 shots this season, ranking the netminder fourth in the NCAA and third in the AHA. Shafer's 805 saves this season put the RMU goaltender fifth in the nation and third in Atlantic Hockey.
In it for the Long Haul
Returning from the holiday break, Robert Morris kicked off ten consecutive weeks of competition with the Three Rivers Classic. Over the ten weeks, the Colonials will play 20 games, nine of which will be on the road with the remaining 11 contests at home. So far, RMU has a record of 10-4-2 in these games.
Wydo's Streak
Junior forward
Cody Wydo currently holds a seven-game point streak. Wydo has scored six goals while recording eight assists for a total of 14 points in his seven previous games.
