Robert Morris University Island Sports Center
The Robert Morris University Island Sports Center (abbreviated RMU Island Sports Center) is accessible via exit 65 of Interstate 79[1] in the Pittsburgh suburb of Neville Island in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The RMU Island Sports Center opened in 1998, and houses several ice and inline skating rinks, a golf range, a miniature golf course, athletic fields, a strength and fitness center, a bistro and a pro shop.[2] In 2003, Robert Morris University bought a Superfund Site's land (called Ohio River Park) from Neville Land Company for 2.7 million.[3] Ohio River Park is still being monitored by the EPA.[4] A boathouse was added in October 2016.[2]
Clearview Arena
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| Former names | RMU Island Sports Center Ice Arena (1998–2012) 84 Lumber Arena (2012–2017) Colonials Arena (2017–2020) |
|---|---|
| Location | 7600 Grand Avenue Neville Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Owner | Robert Morris University |
| Operator | Robert Morris University |
| Capacity | 1,200 (hockey) |
| Surface | 200' x 85' (hockey) |
| Opened | October 1998 |
| Tenants | |
| Pittsburgh Forge (NAHL) (2001–2003) Robert Morris Colonials (NCAA) (2004–present) | |
Clearview Arena (formerly The RMU Island Sports Center Ice Arena, 84 Lumber Arena and Colonials Arena) is a 1,200-seat ice hockey rink[5] located in the RMU Island Sports Center. Robert Morris University and 84 Lumber reached a deal by which 84 Lumber would receive naming rights as of March 21, 2012.[6] The arena later dropped the 84 Lumber name before the 2017-18 season and reverted to being known as the Colonials Arena at the RMU Island Sports Center.[7] Announced on October 13, 2020, the arena would be renamed Clearview Arena after securing a naming rights deal with Clearview Federal Credit Union.[7]
It is home to the Robert Morris Colonials men's and women's NCAA Division I ice hockey teams competing in Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America respectively, as well as RMU's club hockey team competing at the ACHA Division I level in the College Hockey Mid-America conference (CHMA) and various local youth hockey programs. In addition, it is home to the Pittsburgh Curling Club.[8]
The arena served as the former home of the Pittsburgh Forge Junior-A NAHL team, which moved to Toledo, Ohio in 2003.[9] The Pittsburgh Forge are now known as the Corpus Christi IceRays as of 2020.[9]
Teams
| Team | League |
|---|---|
| Robert Morris Colonials | Atlantic Hockey (NCAA Division I) |
| Robert Morris Lady Colonials | College Hockey America (NCAA Division I) |
| Robert Morris Colonials | College Hockey Mid-America (ACHA) |
Gallery
A view of the Island Sports Center.
Another view of the Island Sports Center.
A youth ice hockey game at the Island Sports Center on September 26, 2010.
The track and field at the Island Sports Center.
References
- Kitsko, Jeffrey. "Pennsylvania Highways: Interstate 79 Exit Guide". Pennsylvania Highways. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- Robert Morris University (2020). "Island Sports Complex". OFFICIAL SITE OF ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY CLUB SPORTS.
- Allegheny County. (n.d.). Parcel ID: 0342-H-00003-0000-00. In Allegheny County Real Estate Portal. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2018). 4th Five-Year Review Report, Ohio River Park Superfund Site. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- Saunders, Alan (January 19, 2017). "New RMU arena leaves hockey teams out in the cold". Pittsburgh Hockey Digest.
- Robert Morris University (March 21, 2012). "84 Lumber Acquires Hockey Naming Rights". ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS.
- Trib Total Media (October 13, 2020). "Robert Morris Island Sports Center rink renamed Clearview Arena". Trib Live.
- Pittsburgh Curling Club (2020). "A New Curling Facility for Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh Curling Club.
- Hockeydb.com (2019). "Pittsburgh Forge Statistics and History". hockeydb.com.