Pittsburgh, Pa. –
Following a bye week, the
Robert Morris University women's hockey team faces a tough, non-conference test at the Windjammer Classic, hosted by the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt., on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26 in Gutterson Fieldhouse.
The Colonials (9-1-4, 5-0-1) are set to face No. 5 Clarkson (12-3-1, 8-0-0 ECAC) in the opening round of competition. The two losing teams from Friday will compete in the consolation game on Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by the championship game at 7 p.m. Other teams competing in the Windjammer Classic include host Vermont and St. Cloud State.
RMU is riding a seven-game unbeaten streak heading into this weekend's holiday tournament.
| ROBERT MORRIS AT THE WINDJAMMER CLASSIC |
| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 |
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| ROBERT MORRIS | NO. 5 CLARKSON |
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7:00 p.m. |
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| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 |
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| ROBERT MORRIS | VERMONT/ST. CLOUD STATE |
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4:00 or 7:00 p.m. |
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Robert Morris versus Windjammer Classic Opponents
No. 5 Clarkson | 12-3-1, 8-0-0 (ECAC)
Robert Morris is 1-4 all-time against Clarkson, and hasn't faced the Golden Knights since 2007.
St. Cloud State | 5-8-1, 4-7-1 (WCHA)
The Colonials are 1-2-3 versus St. Cloud State.
Vermont | 3-5-4, 2-2-3 (Hockey East)
RMU leads the all-time series with Vermont, 7-1-1. Earlier this year, the Colonials defeated and tied the Catamounts at home.
Key Notes
The Colonials currently lead the CHA standings by two points, just ahead of Penn State (5-6-3, 4-1-1) and Syracuse (3-6-3, 3-2-1).
Top-line trio
Amber Rennie,
Brittany Howard and
Jaycee Gebhard have combined for 52 points through 14 games, averaging 3.71 points per game.
Howard leads the Colonials in points (20), goals (eight), and assists (12).
Top Talent
RMU ranks fourth in the nation in power-play goals (16) and power-play points (47), sixth in faceoff wins (439), tenth in assists (73), and is tied for 10th in points (114).
CHA Nod
For the third time this season, redshirt junior
Brittany Howard was named
CHA Player of the Week entering RMU's bye week. She leads the CHA in points, assists, and power-play points (10).
Getting It Done
Sophomore defenseman
Maggie LaGue ranks second in the nation in blocked shots (43). Junior defenseman
Katherine Murphy fills the No. 4 spot with 39 blocked shots. LaGue is tied for third in the nation in power-play assists (six) and tied for sixth in power-play points (eight).
Trending
Sophomore defenseman
Kirsten Welsh has recorded a point in eight of the last 11 games. Redshirt junior
Brittany Howard has posted a point in 12 of 14 games on the young season, including the Colonials' last four. Freshman
Jaycee Gebhard has posted a point for RMU in all but four outings. Freshman
Aneta Ledlova has posted a point in four of RMU's last six games.
Milestone Watch
Head coach
Paul Colontino is five wins away from his 100
th career victory as head coach of the Robert Morris University women's hockey team.
Milestone Achieved
Redshirt junior forward
Brittany Howard recorded her 100
th career point on a power-play goal in RMU's 4-3 win over RIT on Nov. 11.
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