Pittsburgh, Pa. - Robert Morris University men's hockey will play the first collegiate hockey game at Heinz Field on Sunday, February 26 at 7:05pm against Niagara University. The outdoor game will be the final game of the Atlantic Hockey conference regular season, played the day after the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

GAME INFORMATION
WHO: Robert Morris vs. Niagara
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 26, 7:05pm (Gates open at 6:00pm)
WHERE: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa.
ADMISSION: FREE
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GAME NOTES
Robert Morris (.pdf)  |  Niagara (.pdf)

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SATURDAY RECAP
Senior Daniel Leavens reached 100 career points in Robert Morris' 6-2 win at Niagara Saturday night. Junior Brady Ferguson posted four points with a goal and three assists. Full game recap available here as well as the box score. With the win and other results around Atlantic Hockey, the Colonials clinched a first round bye and home ice for the conference postseason tournament. RMU will be the No. 4 seed and host No. 5 Holy Cross in a second round best-of-three series March 10-12 at 84 Lumber Arena.

FAN INFORMATION
Fans should enter through Gate B, the only gate for fan access, and doors will open beginning at 6:00pm. Seating for all fans will be in the Lower Level only on the East side of the stadium (pictured below). Public parking is available in lots surrounding the field, prices at $7.00.

IMPORTANT: Everyone in attendance at the outdoor game is subject to Heinz Field security regulations and bag policy, as listed below.

All Team Members and Guests entering Heinz Field will be subject to metal detection searches by Heinz Field security personnel prior to entering the gates.  In addition, Team Members and Guests who wear or bring any clothing, blankets, and/or jackets will be asked to open such items for inspection. Landmark Event Staffing and City of Pittsburgh Police provide security at Heinz Field.

The following items are not permitted:
                Back packs, Bags or purses (larger than 4.5" x 6.5")
                Coolers – (hard or soft sided)
                Thermoses, Cans, bottles, or flasks
                Alcoholic beverages
                Laser pointers
                Strollers
                Video/Movie cameras, Professional cameras/lenses (longer than 6 in.)
                Selfie sticks or tripods, Audio recording equipment
                Banners/signs on poles
                Weapons
                Noisemakers
                Wearing or displaying any apparel or signage with profane/abusive language
                Any other item deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate
                Heated gloves or jackets which require a battery pack
 



GAME ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS RELEASE  [2.9.2017]
The Robert Morris University Athletics Department, National Hockey League, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers and Niagara University Athletics Department announce that the men's hockey regular season finale between the Colonials and Purple Eagles will be played outdoors on February 26, 2017 at 7:05pm at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

The outdoor game will be the first collegiate hockey game played at Heinz Field and third hockey game played at the venue, following the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic™ and the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, taking place on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

The outdoor game between Robert Morris and Niagara is the final game of the Atlantic Hockey regular season and is open to the entire community, with the game being free admission for the general public.

"Our players and staff are thrilled to be playing at Heinz Field," said Robert Morris head coach Derek Schooley. "This is another event that Robert Morris men's hockey is proud to be associated with and have a tremendous amount of gratitude to the Penguins, Steelers, NHL and Niagara University for making this a reality."

"The Pittsburgh Penguins are big supporters of college hockey and we're excited to have Robert Morris and Niagara playing outdoors at Heinz Field on February 26," said David Morehouse, CEO and President of the Penguins. "We appreciate that both athletic departments altered their schedules to accommodate this unique opportunity. Our slogan is 'It's a Great Day for Hockey,' but it's clear that this will be a Great Weekend for Hockey in Pittsburgh."

"It's a great thrill and honor for RMU hockey to take center stage in this outdoor game at Heinz Field. This should be a lifelong memory for our student-athletes, and a huge event for our campus and our fans. Many thanks to the Penguins and Heinz Field for being such great partners with RMU."

The outdoor game marks the second time in the Colonials history the team will play outdoors. The first outdoor game for RMU was played in Toledo, Ohio on the Class AAA baseball team, Toledo Mud Hens' Fifth Third Field, on January 3, 2015. That game finished as a 2-2 tie between then No. 13 Bowling Green and 19th ranked Robert Morris, when current Colonials senior forward Daniel Leavens dished a no-look pass to junior forward Brady Ferguson for the game-tying goal in the third period.

"We had the opportunity to play an outdoor game two years ago in Toledo and it was an experience that we will remember for a lifetime," said Schooley. "I can only imagine what the experience will be like at Heinz Field." This is also the second outdoor game for Niagara. The Purple Eagles played RIT at Rochester's Frontier Field on December 14, 2013, a game that also finished in a 2-2 tie.

"We are tremendously excited for the opportunity to play at Heinz Field," said Niagara University head coach David Burkholder. "The exhilaration of an outdoor hockey game is hard to match. Playing in an NFL stadium is a highlight that our players, staff, and fans will remember for years to come."

"This is a great opportunity for Niagara hockey," said Niagara University Deputy Director of Athletics Stephen Butler. "A goal for our department is to establish an extraordinary student-athlete experience, and by playing in an iconic venue, in a special event outdoors, we achieve that goal in a significant way." Niagara is the longest standing rival of the Colonials, dating back to the CHA conference days in the inaugural season of Robert Morris men's hockey in 2004-05. The Purple Eagles hold a 29-20-11 record in the all-time series, though RMU is 8-1-1 against Niagara in the last ten meetings between the teams. The Colonials have an 11-8-7 record against Niagara in Pittsburgh.

The opportunity to play this game outdoors does bring a change to the previously scheduled series between Robert Morris and Niagara. The Colonials and Purple Eagles will not play the game scheduled for February 24 at Niagara. The series will begin with a game at Niagara's Dwyer Arena on Saturday, February 25 at 7:05pm. Sunday's 7:05pm game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh will close out the weekend on February 26.

This will be the second outdoor game played this season by a pair of Atlantic Hockey teams. Army West Point and Bentley University took part in a Capital One Frozen Fenway game on January 5, 2017.

Located on Pittsburgh's North Shore, Heinz Field has served as the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, since the stadium opened in 2001. Robert Morris and Niagara will be playing in the third official hockey game held at Heinz Field. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals played the first outdoor hockey game at Heinz Field on January 1, 2011 in the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic™ and the Penguins will once again be skating on the outdoor ice in the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ game against the Philadelphia Flyers, taking place at Heinz Field on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Additional information relating to the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™, including ticketing and all other information, is available on NHL.com.

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