The University of Rhode Island Rams
33-year men’s hockey coach breaks all-time URI record with 708th victory
Date:11/30/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
University of Rhode Island’s club men’s ice hockey team beat Northern Illinois University in Chicago, 2-0. This win was number 708 for head coach Joe Augustine, and marked the breaking of the previous all-time win record set by Frank Keaney, a man whose name is synonymous with URI athletics. Keaney’s record had been held since 1948, when he coached his final season for the baseb...
Men’s hockey dominates rivals in long-awaited return to Boss Ice Arena
Date:11/16/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
5 Cent Cigar -- Abby Page University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team improved their overall record against the Delaware Blue Hens to 52-35-11 with a 5-2 win on Friday and a 5-1 win on Saturday. Boss Ice Arena reopened Nov. 6 following emergency repairs to the ice compressors, and this weekend’s action saw the team return to their home rink for the first time. Friday night&rsq...
ESCHL End of Year Awards
Date:03/23/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
SYRACUSE, NY – The Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League has announced the end of season awards for the 2022-23 season. Rhode Island’s Curits Briggs has won Player of the Year, Niagara’s Lucas Fancy has won Rookie of the Year, and Niagara’s Tom Mooradian has been named the ESCHL Coach of the Year. These awards are voted on by the eight head coaches in the conference. ...
Men’s hockey coach continues 33-year career, reaches 700 wins
Date:03/23/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The University of Rhode Island’s men’s club hockey head coach, Joe Agustine, won his 700th career game win in the quarterfinals when the team took on Drexel University in Scranton, Pennsylvania on March 3rd. Augustine has extensive experience with the sport of hockey as both a player and coach that has guided him through each milestone of his career. For the last 33 years,...
Rhody men’s hockey coach Joe Augustine notches 700th win with victory in quarterfinals of league tourney
Date:03/08/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 7, 2023 – Joe Augustine has been at it for 33 seasons as the head coach of the University of Rhode Island’s club hockey team, and now he has 700 wins as part of a long and distinguished hockey career. With a come-from-behind 4-3 victory Friday over Drexel University in the quarterfinals of the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League, the Rams gave the...
As Rhody men’s hockey team enters league playoffs, coach Joe Augustine on cusp of 700 wins
Date:03/03/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Win today against Drexel would put URI in semifinals KINGSTON, R.I. – March 3, 2023 – Two days before the University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team would take on Drexel University in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League playoffs, coach Joe Augustine was talking about Rhody coaching legend Frank Keaney. Augustine, now in his 33rd year ...
Hockey sweeps Syracuse, extends to fourth-best home record in program history
Date:02/23/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The University of Rhode Island men’s club hockey team had another successful weekend at Boss Ice Arena, defeating Syracuse on back-to-back nights by a score of 3-1 on Friday, and 2-1 on Saturday. The Rams extended their win streak to seven games, and their home record to 17-1 – the fourth-best record in the program’s history. Friday night saw goals from fourth-year Thomas Fagan...
Home dominance continues as men’s hockey sweeps Stony Brook
Date:02/16/2023 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Third-year Dennis Engelson scored URI’s third goal in a 4-2 win on Saturday. PHOTO CREDIT: Connor Zisk On Friday and Saturday the Rams returned home to the Boss Ice Arena where they completed the two game sweep against their rivals, Stony Brook University, for the first time since 2011. On Friday the Rams took on Stony Brook in game one, completing the comeback win in overtime. The Rams f...
A seamless fit: Men’s hockey first-year makes impact in debut season
Date:12/08/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
University of Rhode Island Men’s Ice Hockey first-year Ethan Cordeiro has been off to an impressive start to his first season in Kingston, tying with fourth-year teammates Mike Costello and Dylan Weichselbaumer at 15 points through 16 games. The Rhode Island native grew up in Cranston and has been playing hockey since the day he’s been able to put on a pair of skates. &ld...
URI Hockey Starts Season with Sweep
Date:10/06/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The University of Rhode Island Men’s Ice Hockey team opened up their season against Oswego State in a two-game series at home. While they came away with the sweep, the two games were only a starting point for the Rams this season. According to Rhody freshman Tim Crane, the team thought the weekend was a good start, but that it left room to grow. “Felt pretty good, I mean...
URI Hockey 2021-2022 Team Awards Announced
Date:04/12/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The URI Hockey Team awards were announced yesterday on 4/11. These awards are voted on by the players and the staff. Congratulations to all of the winners. ...
URI Prospect Camp Set for April 9th
Date:03/18/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Not since 2019, URI Hockey is excited to announce we will be holding a Prospect Camp on April 9th at 4:30 to 5:50. URI will be holding one of its three Welcome Days for prospective students and this opportunity will fit in nicely with that. This will be a good way to skate in front of and meet the staff while viewing our facilities and experiencing URI Welcome ...
Rams split weekend series against No. 7 Stony Brook
Date:02/10/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
In a battle of the top two teams in the ESCHL, the Rams and Stony Brook each grab a game in their weekend series. PHOTO CREDIT: Greg Clark | Staff Photographer A tale of two cities would best describe the way the No. 21 University of Rhode Island Men’s Ice Hockey team’s games against Stony Brook University went. The Rams split their two-game series with the Seawolves ...
URI vs West Chester Game Cancelled Due to Covid
Date:01/14/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Due to covid related issues, the URI vs West Chester games scheduled on 1/14 and 1/15 have been postponed. The team looks to play, at the Boss, on 1/21 and 1/2 against Syracuse University. ...
URI vs Buffalo Canceled Due to Covid
Date:01/06/2022 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Due to covid related issues, the URI vs Buffalo games scheduled on 1/7 and 1/8 have been postponed. The team looks to play, at the Boss, on 1/14 and 1/15 against West Chester University. ...
URI's Curtis Briggs Earns ESCHL November Player of the Month
Date:12/02/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Syracuse, NY -- The Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League has selected the University of Rhode Island’s Curtis Briggs as the conference’s Player of the Month for November 2021. The sophomore goaltender posted a 4-1-1 record in the month of November including a 26 save shutout against the United States Naval Academy on November 12th. The Rhode Island native also allowed 2 or fewe...
Men’s Hockey sink Midshipmen in weekend series
Date:11/18/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Ice Hockey team extended their winning streak to five games this past weekend after sweeping the U.S. Naval Academy in a two-game series at Boss Ice Arena. The scoring began in the second period when freshman forward Andrew Ide found fellow forward Dennis Engelson to put the Rams up 1-0. Sophomore Kevin Kanaczet added to that lead later in the pe...
Men’s Hockey split games against No. 19 Delaware
Date:11/04/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The University of Rhode Island Men’s Ice Hockey team returned home to the Boss Ice Arena last weekend, facing No. 19 University of Delaware. Although the Rams started off the weekend with a loss, they rallied together to victory over the Blue Hens in the rematch on Saturday. Rhode Island was outshot in the first game 37-21, leading to a 7-0 loss. However, the team came together both ...
Men’s Hockey sweep No. 21 Drexel in weekend series
Date:10/21/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
A good way to get out of a slow start to the season is by winning big at home. The University of Rhode Island Men’s Hockey team came into their home series versus Drexel University with a 1-3 record, contrary to Drexel’s record of 3-2 and No. 21 national ranking. Friday’s game featured the Ram’s offense scoring in every period in a dominant 5-1 win in the first game of the...
Men’s Hockey falls to Pittsburgh in first home series
Date:10/18/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The University of Rhode Island Men’s Hockey team returned to the Boss Ice Arena last weekend, dropping both their games to the University of Pittsburgh and falling to 1-3 in their first action at home since Feb. 22, 2020. The Rams rallied in a high-scoring game on Friday, coming up short in a 5-3 effort. Saturday’s rematch was a much more defensive matchup, but the Panthers neve...
URI Cancels Remaining Games Due to Covid
Date:03/09/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The team tried its best to have a season but unfortunately there were too many factors to overcome. We are fortunate the team was able to practice while following Covid safety guidelines as other hockey programs across the country were not able to do so. From the URI Office of Recreational Services: It is with disappointment to announce that the URI Men's Hockey program wil...
Updated URI Covid Guidelines Suspend All Games in February
Date:02/02/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
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Rhode Island Travel Restrictions Forcing Cancellation of Games at Liberty Feb5/6
Date:01/22/2021 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
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Drexel Cancels All Sports in Winter Term including Hockey
Date:12/18/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
URI hockey was informed that Drexel has cancelled their season. The Dragons were set to start in 2021 however Drexel had decided to cancel all sports through the winter storm which extends Feb 1st. The schedule has been updated to reflect these changes. ...
URI Set to Start Season against Liberty on Feb 5th
Date:12/07/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
We have been informed that practices at URI will be starting on Jan 25th and games won't be until Feb 5th. Our games against University of Delaware and University of Buffalo have been cancelled. Our season starts on the road at Liberty on Feb 5th and 6th. ...
URI Adds Two games against ESCHL Rival Stony Brook
Date:11/30/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
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URI Hockey Starts the Season Jan 22nd
Date:11/24/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The URI hockey started practicing in October and is ready for the season to start. With NYU and Syracuse cancelling their season, the season is now set to start at Delaware on Jan 22nd. ...
All URI Hockey Games Suspended for 2020
Date:07/22/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Club Sports COVID-19 Response In line with the protocols announced by URI’s Department of Athletics on Friday July 17th, URI’s Club Sports Program will also suspend all competitions for the entire Fall 2020 Semester due to continued concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Club Sports teams will not be allowed to host or travel to any competitions until at least January 2021. T...
2019-2020 Team Awards Announced
Date:04/10/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
The URI Hockey team concluded its season with an overall record of 18-17-2. Players and the coaching staff voted on annual team awards. These awards are usually announced at the end of season banquet however this event was cancelled to due Covid 19. The team is happy to announce this year winners. Going back to the 1990 season, these names will be part of the history and legacy ...
Salsibury, Stone friendship born out of competition
Date:04/07/2020 Source:The University of Rhode Island Rams
Hockey is a sport that’s dominated by the state parochial powerhouses, but in the middle of the last decade there wasn’t a rivalry bigger than the Blackstone Valley public-school feud between Cumberland and Burrillville. The teams met 12 times in the span of 16 months, including four meetings for a pair of Division I Eccleston titles. Two of the most impactful scorers during those riv...
