NASHUA, N.H. – After being selected sixth in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Preseason Poll, the Rivier men's ice hockey team is set to open its 2025-26 campaign at home against non-conference opponent Franklin Pierce on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Conway Arena.

LAST SEASON

• The Raiders finished the 2024-25 season with an overall record of 2-22-1 and a 2-12-0 mark in conference play.
• Rivier earned conference victories over Salem State and Worcester State.
• A total of 22 student-athletes were named to the MASCAC All-Academic Team.

CAPTAINS

• Senior Devon Jolley will serve as team captain, with senior Tyler Sitnikov and juniors Brady Bomal and Anthony Dalessio serving as alternate captains. The leadership group will guide a roster featuring 20 returners and 11 newcomers.

NEWCOMERS

• Third-year head coach Shaun Millerick has announced the addition of John Coughlin and LJ Newell '25, completing the coaching staff for the upcoming season.
• The Raiders welcome 11 newcomers, including nine first-year players and transfers Gus Cantwell and Ryan Dechamps.

SCHEDULE

• Rivier opens the season with a home-and-home series against Franklin Pierce, hosting the Ravens on Oct. 30 before traveling to Winchendon, Mass., for the road matchup.
• The Raiders will open MASCAC play on the road against Fitchburg State on Nov. 14.
• On Nov. 27, Rivier will travel to Castleton for the Terry Moran Invitational, opening the tournament against SUNY Morrisville before facing either Hiram or Castleton.
• The Raiders will host Westfield State on Dec. 5 to close out the calendar year.
• Rivier will kick off 2027 at the Boston Landing Tournament on Jan. 2 against Saint Michael's before facing either King's (Pa.) or Nichols on Jan. 3.
• On Jan. 9, the Raiders will host Curry in a MASCAC matchup as part of Youth Hockey Night.
• Rivier will celebrate Senior Night and Family Weekend on Feb. 6 when the Raiders host Saint Joseph's (Conn.).
• The regular season will conclude on Feb. 20 when Rivier travels to the Worcester Ice Center to face MASCAC opponent Worcester State.