We've discussed the non-conference schedule for next season briefly, but let's go ahead and take a more in depth look at the games Robert Morris will be playing outside of the CHA next year:
Ferris State (CCHA) @ Island Sports Center (2 games)
-This will be the first time these two teams will have met
-'07-'08 Overall Record: 18-16-5
-Non-Conf Record: 6-4-1
-Away Record: 2-4-0
-Leading Scorer: Jr #8 Cody Chupp - 30pts - 11g-19a
-Powerplay: 19%
-Penalty Kill: 85%
Quinnipiac (ECAC) on the road (2 games)
-Record of 6-1-1, lifetime against RMU
-Defeated RMU last season on Dec 7 & 8 with scores of 4-2, 5-1.
-'07-'08 Overall Record: 20-15-4
-10 Seniors graduated from last year's squad (two of their top three leading scorers,
Nelson and Bates)
Lake Superior State (CCHA) on the road (2 games)
-Record of 2-0 Lifetime against RMU, both wins came in November of 2005 (3-0, 4-3)
-Overall Record: 10-20-7
-Non-Conf Record: 3-5-1
-4 of their top 5 scores return to this year's team, but non went over 30 points on the season.
American International (Atlantic) @ Island Sports Center (2 games)
-Record of 0-2 Lifetime against RMU, losses came this season (2-10, 3-6)
-Overall Record: 8-23-5
-Non-Conf Record: 0-6-2
-7 seniors graduated from last year's roster
Ohio State (CCHA) home and home, Includes Showcase at Mellon Arena (2 games)
-Record of 0-1-1 Lifetime against RMU, both games played last season (t-5-5, l-4-3)
-Overall Record:10-25-4
-Non-Conf Record: 5-7-1
-Last year's roster was made up of 16 underclassmen, 8 seniors graduated
-Second Leading Scorer: #26 Peter Boyd returns as a Sophomore (24 points in 41 games)
Princeton (Ivy) on the road (1 game)
-Record of 2-1 Lifetime against RMU, won last season's match 5-2
-Overall Record: 21-14-0, an 11 win increase since '05-'06
-Non Conf Record: 7-6-0
-Top 3 Leading Scores return: #6 Lee Junbinville, #16 Brett Wilson, #27 Cam MacIntyre
-Top Goaltender returns: #32 Zane Kalemba: S% of .916 and GAA of 2.38-
19 wins in 30 starts - 5 shutouts
St Cloud State (WCHA) on the road (2 games)
-Record of 2-0 Lifetime against RMU, both games played in '05-'06 (7-0,6-2...former Penguin Prospect Joe Jensen was the dagger against RMU in both games)
-Overall Record: 19-16-5
-Non-Conf Record: 7-4-1
-Top 3 Leading Scores return (all underclassmen): #19 Ryan Lasch - 53pts in 40 games,
#9 Garrett Roe-45pts in 39 games,#12 Andreas Nodl-44pts in 40 games
(draft rights owned by Philadelphia Flyers)
last meeting didn't turn out well, this one might not either
Lefty McFadden Tournament (Dayton, OH)
Opponents not scheduled yet, will most likely open the season
Last Year's tournament:
Friday, Oct. 12
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin - 5:05 p.m.
Ohio State vs. Mercyhurst - 8:05 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Consolation Game - 4:35 p.m.
Championship Game - 7:35 p.m.
E.J. Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio
Ryerson @ Island Sports Center (exhibition)
-RMU won last year's meeting 8-5 for the season opener
-Outshot 47-17
-RMU saw 13 powerplays, but only converterd on 3
Team USA 18 Development Team (exhibition) on the road (1 game)
-Record of 1-2-1 Lifetime against RMU
-A great game is always played, gives RMU a chance to play against excellent talent, as well as a great chance for the RMU Coaching Staff a chance to build a relationship with the development team, where one day RMU could be pulling directly from this group of young prospects.
good update but RMU IS NOT going to get USA players. This game is played to get experience for their players who dont play alot