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, 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.

VISIT RI-HOCKEY.ORG
RI Reds Heritage Society

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 hosts an annual player reunion, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and maintains an exhibit of the team’s colorful history at the AMP (Amica Mutual Pavillion), 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.

VISIT RIREDS.ORG

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.

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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.

Vincent Cimini
Vincent CiminiChairman
Vice President, RI Reds Heritage Society
Former Publicity Director for the RI Reds
Former RI Correspondent to The Hockey News
Longtime Local Marketing and Advertising Executive
Mal Goldenberg
Mal GoldenbergVice Chairman
Director, RI Reds Heritage Society
Private Small Business Owner
Robert Larence
Robert LarenceTreasurer
Former President, RI Hockey
Former RI Ice Rink Owner and Operator
Private Small Business Owner
William O’Connor
William O’ConnorSecretary
Secretary & Reunion Chairman of the RI Reds Heritage Society
Retired Rhode Island Educator
Mike Bailey
Mike BaileyDirector
Director, RI Reds Heritage Society
Retired Newspaper Editor and Media Developer
Greg Bouris
Greg BourisDirector
Former 13-yr Exec with NHL, Islanders & Panthers
Former 19-yr Communications Dir, MLB Players Assoc
Founding President, Power X Communications Agency
Sports Management Lecturer at Adelphi University
Mark Divver
Mark DivverDirector
Former Asst Sports Editor at the Providence Journal
Writer for NE Hockey Journal & NHL.com
Publisher of rinksiderhodeisland.com
David Fontaine
David FontaineDirector
Former USA Hockey Treasurer – New England Region
Former RI Ice Rink Owner and Operator
Partner in National Accounting Firm
Wayne Forrest
Wayne ForrestDirector
Director, RI Reds Heritage Society
40+ yrs in Business, Healthcare & Hockey Journalism
Hockey Research Specialist & Author
Sean McNamara
Sean McNamaraDirector
Coach, La Salle Academy Girls Hockey
President, RI Girls Hockey Coaches Association
Former player at Bishop Hendricken HS & Brown University
Educator in the Warwick Public Schools
Ray Morgan
Ray MorganDirector
RI Hockey Tournaments Director
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

Jeff Hebert
Jeff Hebert
Research
Chris Tourtellot
Chris Tourtellot
Webmaster, Graphics
Craig Cimini
Craig Cimini
Photography, Graphics
AJ Milboer
AJ Milboer
Graphic Design
Chelsea Morgan
Chelsea Morgan
Video Production
Stu Giannini
Stu Giannini
Audio/Video Production
Greg Bouris
Greg Bouris
Social Media
Markela Bouris
Markela Bouris
Writer
Bill Eccleston
Bill Eccleston
Writer
Bob Giuliani
Bob Giuliani
Portraiture
Charlie Lawrence
Charlie Lawrence
Event Photography
Christa Larence
Christa Larence
Event Photography

Links

RI Hockey, Inc.

RI Hockey, Inc.

WEBSITE
American Hockey League

AHL Hall of Fame

WEBSITE
RI Reds Heritage Society

RI Reds Heritage

WEBSITE
RI Hockey Legacy

RI Hockey Legacy

WEBSITE

Providence Bruins

WEBSITE

US Hockey HoF

WEBSITE
Hockey Hall of Fame

International HoF

WEBSITE

IIHF Hall of Fame

WEBSITE