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| HC Rhode Island | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Warwick, Rhode Island |
| League | Eastern Hockey League |
| Division | East |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Home arena | Thayer Arena |
| Colors | Green, yellow and blue |
| General manager | Toby O'Brien |
| Head coach | James Mello |
| Franchise history | |
| 2022–Present | HC Rhode Island |
The HC Rhode Island are a Tier II junior ice hockey team playing in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). Rhode Island plays their home games at the Thayer Arena in Warwick, Rhode Island.[1]
History
[edit]In March of 2022, the Rhode Island Hockey Academy was approved by the Eastern Hockey League to found a new Tier II franchise and begin play the following season.[2]
Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular season finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 46 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 114 | 170 | 2nd of 5, Central Div. t-15th of 19, EHL | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 1–2 Connecticut Chiefs |
| 2023–24 | 46 | 18 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 134 | 159 | 4th of 6, Central Div. t-16th of 23, EHL | Lost Div. Qualifier, 3–5 (Connecticut Chiefs) |
| 2024–25 | 46 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 48 | 128 | 132 | 2nd of 5, Central Div. 11th of 21, EHL | Won Div. Semifinal series, 2–1 (Connecticut Nor'Easter) Lost Div. Final series, 0–2 (Providence Capitals) |
| 2025–26 | 50 | 37 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 | 214 | 111 | 1st of 5, Central Div. 3rd of 20, EHL | Won Div. Semifinal 2-0 (New York Apple Core) Won Div Finals 2-0 (Connecticut Nor'Easter) Lost League Semifinal 0-2 (New Jersey Bears) |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Thayer / Warburton Ice Arenas". Warwick Rhode Island. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ "none". RI Hockey Academy. March 16, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2025.