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RI Hockey Hall Of Fame Inducts 16 Members

The state of Rhode Island has a rich hockey tradition filled with Stanley Cup Champions, U.S. Olympians and NHL All-Stars.

LINCOLN, RI — The state of Rhode Island has a rich hockey tradition filled with Stanley Cup Champions, U.S. Olympians, NHL All-Stars, and first overall picks. As of Thursday, Sept. 20, there's now a place to celebrate that history as the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame at Twin River Casino inducted its inaugural class.

Congratulations to the following Rhode Island hockey legends:

  • Bill Belisle
  • Curt Bennett
  • Harvey Bennett Sr.
  • Bryan Berard
  • Keith Carney
  • Joe Cavanagh
  • Sara Decosta-Hayes
  • Brian Lawton
  • Lou Lamoriello
  • Louis A.R. Pieri
  • Cammi Granato
  • Dick Rondeau
  • Mathieu Schneider
  • Chris Terreri
  • Zellio Toppazzini
  • Ron Wilson
  • Ralph Warburton

Photo of Lou Lamoriello Photo credit: Elsa / Staff

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