News/Press
Rhode Island Proudly Unveils its New “Cradle of U.S. Hockey” License Plates
Providence, RI; The RI Hall of Fame has announced that separate legislation has passed both the RI Senate and House of Representatives to create and distribute an automobile license plate, as part of the State’s Charity License Plate program. The uniquely designed plate has subsequently been given approval for use [...]
10,000+ Cheer “Class of 2026” Unveiling at Annual RI Hockey Hall of Fame Game
One by one, the names and portraits of the newest inductees-elect to be enshrined in the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame were revealed on the Amica Mutual Pavilion scoreboard to cheers of "USA, USA" during their ceremonial unveiling on Saturday, February 28, 2026 here in Providence. The new “Class [...]
“Class of 2025” Revealed before 7,330 Fans at Annual RI Hockey Hall of Fame Game
The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2025” were unveiled on February 21, 2025 between periods of the Providence Bruins vs Utica Comets “Hall of Fame Game” at the Amica Mutual Center in Providence. Vin Cimini, founding chairman of the [...]
RI Hockey Hall of Famer, John Hynes, Named Head Coach of the 2024 U.S. Men’s National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – John Hynes (Warwick, R.I./Minnesota Wild), who just finished his first season as head coach of the NHL's Minnesota Wild, has been named head coach of the 2024 U.S. Men’s National that will compete in the upcoming IIHF Men’s National Championships, May 10-26 in Ostrava/Prague, Czechia, it was announced today, [...]
10,000+ Witness RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2024” Unveiled at Amica Mutual Pavilion
The names of five more local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2024” were unveiled on February 9th before a crowd of more than 10,000 fans between periods of the Providence Bruins vs Hershey Bears “Hall of Fame Game” at the Amica Mutual Pavilion [...]
Hall of Fame Announces Creation of RI High School All-Star Hockey Showcase for Jan 17th
Providence, RI (Dec 4, 2023) The RI Hockey Hall of Fame today announced the creation of the first time-ever “RI High School All-Star Showcase” to display the talents of Rhode Island’s best boys and girls high school ice hockey players. The Rhode Island showcase will be played in front of [...]
RI Hockey Hall of Famer, John Hynes, Named Coach of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild
SAINT PAUL, MN (Nov. 27, 2023) – Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has named John Hynes Head Coach. A veteran of eight seasons as an NHL Head Coach, Hynes owns a career record of 284-255-63 (.524) [...]
RI Hockey Hall of Fame Reveals “Class of 2023” at Annual Hall of Fame Game
(Providence, RI) The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2023” were unveiled during its annual Hall of Fame Game on February 24th at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. Vin Cimini, founding chairman of the Hall, performed the ceremonial puck [...]
Little Rhody’s impact on the game of hockey has been and continues to be global
Considering that we are the smallest state in the nation, Rhode Island has developed and contributed an incredible number of on- and off-ice talents to the game of hockey. None are more noteworthy than the host of coaches we have developed. The current crop of those head coaches is showcased [...]
Names of 5 RI hockey greats unveiled as RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2022”
(Providence, RI) The names of five local hockey greats who represent the RI Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Class of 2022” were unveiled on February 25th between periods of the Providence Bruins vs Charlotte Checkers “Hall of Fame Game” at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence. Vin Cimini, founding chairman of [...]
RI’s David Quinn Named Head Coach of the 2022 US Men’s Olympic Hockey Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - David Quinn will serving as head coach of the U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team for the first time, but he is no stranger to international competition. The former head coach of the NHL's New York Rangers (2018-21), David last coached for Team USA as an assistant [...]
RI’s Derek Army Named Head Coach of Penguins’ Wheeling Nailers Farm Team
WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced that they have removed the interim tag from Derek Army, making him the team's head coach. "Derek's passion for the City of Wheeling and the Nailers organization is something that we truly cherish, as he is [...]