The URI Men's Ice Hockey team competes in the Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA), one of the top leagues on the East Coast. The ECHA is a regional league that is part of the national ACHA Division I program and is comprised of 11 teams: URI, Drexel, NYU, Towson, Lehigh, George Mason, Navy, Villanova, West Chester, Temple, and William Paterson. The winner of the ECHA regular season earns a bid to the ACHA National Tournament. URI Hockey also plays against some NCAA Division III opponents as well as other top ACHA teams from across the country. Home games are played at our on-campus rink. The season begins in September and concludes in March, which includes practicing four times a week and two games per weekend — adding up to approximately 40 games in total.
General Information
| Approximate Dues Cost |
$3,500 |
| Practice Times |
Monday: 3:30PM-4:50PM
Tuesday: 5:00PM-6:20PM
Wednesday: 5:00PM-6:20PM
Thursday: 3:30PM-4:20PM |
| Practice Location |
Boss Ice Arena
1 Keaney Rd, Kingston, RI |
| Coaches |
Head Coach: Joe Augustine (jcoach55@aol.com)
Assistant Coach: Chris Winnes
Director of Hockey Operations: Christian Rigamonti |
| Contact Person |
Joe Augustine, Head Coach or Christian Rigamonti, Director of Hockey Operations (urihockey@hotmail.com) |
| National Governing Body |
American Collegiate Hockey Association |
| Regional League |
Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association |
| Approximate # of Competitions per Year |
40 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the primary point of contact for your team, and what is the most effective method for obtaining information?
- Christian Rigamonti – Director of Hockey Operations
- Email: urihockey@hotmail.com
Do you hold tryouts?
When are tryouts?
- Tryouts are during the first full week of classes in September.
What gear is required for tryouts?
How many athletes do you keep on your roster?
How many athletes do you anticipate adding after tryouts?
- 30 – Returning students are not guaranteed a spot on the team
How often does your team practice?
- We practice four times per week.
Where does your team practice/play/compete?
- We practice and host home games in the Boss Ice Arena.
How far does your team travel for competitions?
- The closest teams in our league are in New York City. We make an annual trip to Chicago for the ACHA Showcase Tournament.
Who does your team compete against?
- Our team competes against other teams in the ACHA Men's Division 1.
How do athletes get to games?
- Home games are on campus. We travel to away games on coach buses.
Does your team collect dues? If so, how much?
- Our dues are currently set at $3,500 per person.
Is your team co-ed?
Is prior experience needed to join your team?
- Prior experience is recommended.
How competitive is your team?
