College Confidential: Riga, Cashman prepared for head coaching debuts
Bill Riga may be a rookie head coach at Holy Cross, but he’s no beginner. In fact, it’s hard to imagine how he could be…
Barr, Riga, Keefe outline philosophies on recruiting, chase for excellence
Three longtime assistant coaches have taken over Division 1 programs in New England. Ben Barr, Jerry Keefe and Bill Riga have paid their dues and…
Recruiting: Thayer’s CJ Foley commits to Holy Cross
Holy Cross has been busy on the recruiting trail of late, committing seven local players for future seasons. On Sunday, Bill Riga and his staff…
Recruiting: Holy Cross, UVM secure commitments
St. George’s and South Shore Kings Prep left wing Matt Kursonis has committed to Holy Cross, the player announced on social media Thursday. Kursonis, from…
A look behind Ryan Buckley’s commitment to Holy Cross
St. George's defenseman Ryan Buckley isn’t the most outspoken individual off the ice. He isn’t the flashiest player on it either. Instead, a steady, reliable…
Recruiting: Andover alum Charlie Spence chooses Holy Cross
Junior Bruins defenseman Charlie Spence has committed to Holy Cross, he announced Friday morning on social media. The Medfield, Mass., native spent the past three…
Recruiting: St. George’s Ryan Buckley commits to Holy Cross
St. George’s defenseman Ryan Buckley became the fifth player to commit to Holy Cross under first year head coach Bill Riga when he announced his…
Recruiting: Holy Cross, Northeastern secure commitments
Two area Division 1 college programs secured commitments from several players this week. Holy Cross continued its momentum on the recruiting trail with the commitment…
Recruiting: Boston University commits Ty Gallagher
Boston University has received a commitment from USA Hockey NTDP U-18 defenseman Ty Gallagher, as first reported by NEHJ contributor Mark Divver. Gallagher, a former…
Coaching roundup: Maine makes great hire in Ben Barr
For a few years now, it seemed as if UMass associate head coach Ben Barr always was a finalist but never got the final nod…
Holy Cross hires Bill Riga as men’s hockey head coach
Holy Cross has hired longtime Quinnipiac associate head coach Bill Riga to be the new head coach of the Crusaders’ hockey program. Riga replaces David…
David Berard resigns at Holy Cross, could pursue admin role at Providence
On Monday, Holy Cross announced that head coach David Berard was stepping down to explore other career opportunities. Berard has been head coach of the…
