Robert Morris University Island Sports Center

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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[]

Clearview Arena
Island Sports Center (arena).svg
Clearview Arena is located in Pennsylvania
Clearview Arena
Clearview Arena
Location in Pennsylvania
Former namesRMU Island Sports Center Ice Arena (1998–2012)
84 Lumber Arena (2012–2017)
Colonials Arena (2017–2020)
Location7600 Grand Avenue
Neville Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OwnerRobert Morris University
OperatorRobert Morris University
Capacity1,200 (hockey)
Surface200' x 85' (hockey)
OpenedOctober 1998
Tenants
Pittsburgh Forge (NAHL) (2001–2003)
Robert Morris Colonials (NCAA) (2004–2021)

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 was home to the Robert Morris Colonials men's and women's NCAA Division I ice hockey teams that competed 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 College Hockey Mid-America (ACHA)

Former teams[]

Team League Years active
Robert Morris Colonials Atlantic Hockey (NCAA Division I) 2004–2021
Robert Morris Lady Colonials College Hockey America (NCAA Division I) 2005–2021

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[]

  1. ^ Kitsko, Jeffrey. "Pennsylvania Highways: Interstate 79 Exit Guide". Pennsylvania Highways. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b Robert Morris University (2020). "Island Sports Complex". OFFICIAL SITE OF ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY CLUB SPORTS.
  3. ^ Allegheny County. (n.d.). Parcel ID: 0342-H-00003-0000-00. In Allegheny County Real Estate Portal. Retrieved 2020-11-08.
  4. ^ United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2018). 4th Five-Year Review Report, Ohio River Park Superfund Site. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  5. ^ Saunders, Alan (January 19, 2017). "New RMU arena leaves hockey teams out in the cold". Pittsburgh Hockey Digest.
  6. ^ Robert Morris University (March 21, 2012). "84 Lumber Acquires Hockey Naming Rights". ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS.
  7. ^ a b Trib Total Media (October 13, 2020). "Robert Morris Island Sports Center rink renamed Clearview Arena". Trib Live.
  8. ^ Pittsburgh Curling Club (2020). "A New Curling Facility for Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh Curling Club.
  9. ^ a b Hockeydb.com (2019). "Pittsburgh Forge Statistics and History". hockeydb.com.

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Coordinates: 40°31′7″N 80°9′0″W / 40.51861°N 80.15000°W / 40.51861; -80.15000

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