Moon Township, Pa. - Head coach Derek Schooley of the Robert Morris University men's hockey team has announced the addition of five student athletes that will join the Colonial hockey program in Fall 2010.  Four of the freshmen will enter RMU this August, while one will join the following season.

The Class of 2014 includes two defensemen, one forward and a single goalie.  The five recruits that hail from Alaska, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Canada bring a wealth of experience from several Junior “A” hockey leagues. 

"With a very small senior class graduating, I believe we have done a very good job of replacing some very important pieces to our team last year with good quality players that will increase the competition in our locker room,” said Schooley. “Our assistant coaches, Matt Nicholson and Mark Workman, should be commended for the job they did in recruiting this class.".     

2010 Commitments (5)

*incoming Fall 2011

Eric Ferber - Compiled a 9-17-1 record with Bridgewater during the 2009-10 season ... Posted a 4.59 GAA and a .891 save percentage ... Previously played for the Bay State Breakers of EJHL  ...Was a teammate of Brooks Ostergard and Furman and Colin South.

“Eric is a quality goalie that is very good technically who will push Eric Levine and Brooks Ostergard to be better on a daily basis.  We have been recruiting Eric for quite some time and are pleased that Eric is joining our program."

Jimmy Geerin -.Played in 43 games during the 2009-10 season scoring four goals and 18 assists ... Picked up 37 penalty minutes ... Scored three power play goals for Express.

“Jimmy is a very smart puck moving defenseman who is very solid defensively.  He makes smart decisions and will add to our depth on the blueline."

Evan Renwick - Played three seasons in the AJHL ... Spent two seasons with Canmore Eagles and recorded 11 points each season  ... Tallied one goal and 10 assists during the 2009-10 campaign ... Picked up 77 penalty minutes last year.

“Evan is a big physical defenseman who makes a good first pass.  He fits the mold of a Rob or Dave Cowan who excelled at RMU after coming from the Alberta Junior Hockey League."

Colin South - Second leading scorer for Bay State during the 2009-10 season as he tallied 20 goals and 26 assists ... Was a 2010 EJHL All-Star selection... Brother Furman is a junior forward at Robert Morris.

“Colin is a big power forward who had a very good season for the Bay State Breakers.  Colin possess a big shot and competes in the tough areas. We are glad that he decided to stay close to home and be part of the future of Colonial Hockey."

Tyson Wilson - Will join the Colonials in Fall 2011 after deferring for the upcoming season ... Selected to Team Canada East 2009-10, but did not play due to injury ... Named to the 2010 Battle of Ontario CJHL All Star Challenge squad ... Scored 16 points in Brockville during 2009-10 campaign.

"We are very excited to add Tyson to our program as he is a very good two way defenseman who skates very well and contributes to the offense from the blueline.  He battled through injuries this past year to be a key piece in Brockville's run to the Royal Bank Cup (Canadian National Jr A Championships)."