On December 17th, 2021, RMU announced that it will reinstate its
NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs after the RMU Board of Trustees adopted a resolution affirming the administration’s decision to reinstate the programs for the 2023-24 season.
The RMU Department of Athletics, along with the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation, announced in August the "Hockey Is The Goal" campaign to encourage raising funds to support the reinstatement of the NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey programs following the discontinuation of both on May 26, 2021. RMU set a December 15 deadline for raising funds in order to reinstate the men’s and women’s NCAA programs. This initial goal was met to reinstate both teams and they will return to play for the 2023-24 season.
As we continue to fundraise for the financial sustainability of our programs and to ensure a championship level experience for our ice hockey student-athletes, the RMU Athletics “Hockey Is The Goal” campaign will remain active so fans have an opportunity to continue to support the long term viability of the men’s and women’s hockey programs. Gifts can be submitted via this platform or by contacting TJ Brown, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development, at (412) 397-5960 or brownt@rmu.edu. Stock gifts, corporate matches, and gifts in other forms will also be considered and accepted.
For supporters interested in season tickets for the men's and women's hockey teams for the 2024-25 season, tickets are on-sale now. Season tickets for the men's program are $150, which includes a $25 donation toward RMU hockey, while season tickets for the women's program are $75, which also includes a $25 donation toward RMU hockey. Season tickets for 2024-25 can be reserved by calling the RMU Ticket Office at (412) 397-4949. Clearview Arena at the RMU Island Sports Center is near a sellout for next season based on previously submitted pledges. Fans can also make reservations now, if interested, by using the
season ticket interest form.
The Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation was formed by alumni players and other RMU hockey supporters to raise money to revive the men’s and women’s NCAA ice hockey teams. RMU had announced in May that both NCAA Division I programs would be discontinued.
