About RIHHOF
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization formed in September of 2016. It is a collaboration of two well-established entities with longstanding contributions to hockey’s growth and the best interests of players, coaches, officials and fans in Rhode Island—RI Hockey, Inc. and the RI Reds Heritage Society.
RI Hockey, Inc.
RI Hockey, the local chapter of USA Hockey, represents all of the youth leagues in Rhode Island. USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the governing body for organized amateur ice hockey in the United States and a member of the International Hockey Federation.
RI Hockey represents the over 4,000 registered youth hockey players engaged in our community youth leagues throughout the state, as well as hundreds of adult players, coaches and officials.
It is responsible for governance, compliance, and eligibility rules for member activities in RI, as well as the hosting of tournaments and the evaluation of players to determine which individuals and teams will represent our state at Regional and National Tournaments and Player Development Camps.
RI Reds Heritage Society
Partnering in this endeavor is the RI Reds Heritage Society, whose mission is to preserve the history and memory of the RI Reds, the genesis of hockey’s immense popularity and growth in Rhode Island. With a membership of nearly 700, the Society publishes a free quarterly newsletter and maintains an exhibit of the team’s colorful history at the AMP (Amica Mutual Pavilion), heir to the RI Auditorium, the birthplace of professional hockey in our state.
The Society’s expanded mission over the years has been to recognize past and present player and leader achievement, assist in developing player skills, advance player and fan safety, and promote the practice of fair play and good sportsmanship at all levels of the sport. Its annual “Unsung Heroes” awards recognize RI high school athletes who have distinguished themselves both on and off the ice.
Goals
The RI Hockey Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with original funding provided by its two founding organizations and the contributions of volunteers and friends of our hockey community. Donations are sought to help stage our annual formal enshrinement ceremonies, maintain and expand this virtual Hall of Fame website and our interactive, touchscreen “Wall of Fame” installation at the Amica Mutual Pavillion, and to fund several additional objectives.
With the continued financial support and assistance of individuals, businesses, and local institutions, we hope to create a permanent Museum and portable public exhibits to showcase our state’s illustrious hockey history and to expand the opportunities for young people to play and enjoy our great game.
Rhode Islanders have captured a wealth of Olympic & World Championship gold
Executive Board
The RIHHOF Board of Directors is comprised of volunteer individuals with direct and longtime connection to professional and amateur hockey in RI. Its primary purpose is to establish criteria for induction, create profiles of all qualifying candidates, and present nominees to a qualified Selection Committee for its impartial evaluations and selections.
Former Publicity Director for the RI Reds
Former RI Correspondent to The Hockey News
Longtime Local Marketing and Advertising Executive
Private Small Business Owner
Former RI Ice Rink Owner and Operator
Private Small Business Owner
Retired Rhode Island Educator
Retired Newspaper Editor and Media Developer
Former 19-yr Communications Dir, MLB Players Assoc
Founding President, Power X Communications Agency
Sports Management Lecturer at Adelphi University
Writer for NE Hockey Journal & NHL.com
Publisher of rinksiderhodeisland.com
Former RI Ice Rink Owner and Operator
Partner in National Accounting Firm
40+ yrs in Business, Healthcare & Hockey Journalism
Hockey Research Specialist & Author
President, RI Girls Hockey Coaches Association
Former player at Bishop Hendricken HS & Brown University
Educator in the Warwick Public Schools
Former NE Yankee Conference Hockey Festival Coordinator
Longtime Director of USA Hockey’s Men’s & Women’s “Select” Camps at Lake Placid
Directors Emeritus: Arnie Bailey, Buster Clegg, Jeff Hebert, Art Martone, Joe McDonald, Richard Oliver
All-Star Associates
Links
RI Hockey, Inc.
AHL Hall of Fame
RI Reds Heritage
RI Hockey Legacy
Providence Bruins
US Hockey HoF
International HoF
IIHF Hall of Fame