By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Wayne Wilson Era for Rochester Institute of Technology hockey is over and the Matt Thomas era has begun. If wins and losses are the measuring stick, then weekend No. 1 under the new coach wasn’t good. The Tigers dropped their season opener 1-0 on Friday to Sacred Heart and lost again on Saturday night in the rematch 6-1. But there are far more … [Read more...] about New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses
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Matt Thomas named RIT head coach
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT alumnus and former captain Matt Thomas '98 was named the eighth head coach in RIT Men's Hockey history, Thursday. Thomas jumped right into coaching after graduation and has over 26 years of experience at both the NCAA Division I and professional ranks, including the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Providence … [Read more...] about Matt Thomas named RIT head coach
Retirement announcement ends the Wayne Wilson era at RIT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The hockey version of Wayne’s World at Rochester Institute of Technology has officially come to an end. Wayne Wilson, whose name has been synonymous with RIT hockey for a quarter century, today announced his retirement as the Tigers head coach. Wilson, 63, is the only coach in NCAA hockey history to have been named Coach of the Year in Division I … [Read more...] about Retirement announcement ends the Wayne Wilson era at RIT
RIT skates past Lindenwood to AHA semifinals
By LIAM HOFFMANN ROCHESTER, N.Y.— First-period goals by RIT forwards senior Kylie Aquaro and sophomore Linda Rulle lifted the No. 4 seeded Tigers to a 4-0 win over the No. 5 Lindenwood Lions in the AHA quarterfinals. In the second, first year forward Kailey Favro found the back of the net twice. “We always talk about the first 10 minutes of a game, so being able to do … [Read more...] about RIT skates past Lindenwood to AHA semifinals
Alvarez, RIT skating toward historic postseason home game
By LIAM HOFFMANN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- RIT women’s hockey is one game away from hosting its first ever postseason game at Gene Polisseni Center. Head coach Celeste Brown didn’t have to look far to find who’s become her most productive skater. After playing high school hockey just 20 miles north of the Tigers’ home in Greece, New York, native Addie Alvarez is RIT’s leading … [Read more...] about Alvarez, RIT skating toward historic postseason home game