Inductees in Sports - Hockey

Brother Adelard Beaudet (1884-1990)
Inducted in 1986

Brother Adelard Beaudet, 1884-1990, was "The father of Schoolboy Hockey in Rhode Island", and became the first coach of the sport at Mt. St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket in 1930. As a teacher and coach, his MSC teams won ten state championships and two national titles in thirty years. Read more >
Rev. Aloysius B. Begley, O.P.
Inducted in 1974

Reverend Aloyius B. Begley, O.P. was Providence College Director of Athletics for thrity-one years. Read more >
Norman B. "Bill" Belisle
Inducted in 1990

Bill Belisle, of Manville, RI, had a distinguished career as Head Coach of the emminantly successful Mt. St. Charles Academy hockey program. Resulting in 418 victories and 13 consecutive State Chapionships, his teams have been voted as national schoolboy champions. Read more >
Harvey A. Bennett (1925-2004)
Inducted in 2007

Harvey A. Bennett--a man whose name is synonymous with hockey in Rhode Island--was born on July 23, 1925 in Regina, Saskatchewan and began playing hockey as soon as he was old enough to tie his skates. After completing the eighth grade, Bennett left home to be a goaltender for the Oshawa Generals. By age nineteen, Harvey became one of a handful of National Hockey League players to start more than 15 games in a row while still in their teenage years, when he played 22 consecutive games for the Boston Bruins from 1944 to 1945. Read more >
Bradford P. Boss
Inducted in 1980

Bradford P. Boss, whose career at A.T. Cross was primarily in sales and marketing, served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Costa Inc (Formerly Known As A. Read more >
Louis A. Cimini (1920-2010)
Inducted in 2000

A lifelong resident of North Providence, Louis Cimini dedicated his life to youth and the community. As a student at La Salle, Lou was an all state football player. Following his graduation in 1939, Lou attended Providence College, where he continued to play football. After graduating PC, he went on to coach sports at North Providence High School for two years. Read more >
John P. Cronin
Inducted in 1973

John P. Cronin served as Director of Recreation for the City of Providence for many years. He also made major contributions to many other Rhode Island youth programs, serving as a baseball, football, and hockey coach at La Salle Academy for 45 years. Read more >
Sara DeCosta (Hayes)
Inducted in 2004

Sara DeCosta (Hayes): gold medalist in women’s hockey at the 1998 Nagano, Japan Games and silver medalist as goalie for the United States women’s hockey team in 2002 at Salt Lake City. Sara was an all-state goalie on the boy’s varsity team at Toll Gate High School in 1996. She played intermittently for Providence College, between her tours with the U. S. Read more >
Thomas E. Eccleston (1910-2001)
Inducted in 1988

Mr. Eccleston became a famed Rhode Island educational administrator, teacher, and coach, whose Burrillville teams won several state titles in baseball, football, and hockey. He continued on as a hockey coach, becoming what was beleived to be the oldest high school coach in the United States. A former Principal and Superintendent in Burrillville, he was also a successful coach at Providence College. Read more >
Robert Gaudreau (1944-)
Inducted in 1968

Robert Gaudreau, a member of the U.S. Hockey Team at the 1968 Olympics at Grenoble, France and a local schoolboy stand-out at Hope High School in Providence, where he made All-State. Later at Brown, he was selected twice to the All-American Hockey Team as a defenseman. Read more >
Gerald W. Kilmartin (1927-1970)
Inducted in 1968

Gerry Kilmartin, 1927-1970, won the silver medal at the 1952 Olympic Games as a member of the U.S. Hockey Team, which also included Brown University student athlete Donald F. Whiston. Read more >
Kathryn "Katie" King (1975-)
Inducted in 2004

Katie King-Crowley was a member of the gold medal winning women’s ice hockey team at the 1998 Nagano, Japan Games, and silver medalist as a member of the United States women’s hockey team in 2002 at Salt Lake City. Although a New Hampshire resident, Katie competed for Brown University (Class of 1997) and is the daughter of Rhode Islanders. Her father, Joseph, was raised in Warwick and her mother, Susan, in East Providence.

At Brown, Katie was a two-sport superstar and team captain. Read more >
Louis "Lou" Lamoriello (1942-)
Inducted in 2004

Louis A. Lamoriello is the president and general manager of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

After attending LaSalle Academy, Lamoriello graduated from Providence College in 1963. He earned varsity letters in baseball and hockey and served each team as captain during his senior year. Read more >
John McLaughlin
Inducted in 1984

John McLaughlin has been widely recognized for his civic service and contributions to many causes, including disadvantaged youth, and assisting underprivileged children. He was named R.I. "Big Brother of the Year" in 1982 and a recipient of the R. Read more >
Michael Pappas (1925-2011)
Inducted in 1991

Mr. Pappas was an Executive Vice President for the Pawtucket Boys & Girls Club, for which he served in various capacities for more than forty years. He was also a sportscaster for several RI radio stations, a prominant public relations advocate for many area sports events, and a public address announcer for professional hockey and baseball teams. He became very active in variuos civic and community organizations, and was a Boys Club of America "National Alumnus of the Year. Read more >
Louis A. R. Pieri (1897-1967)
Inducted in 1971

Louis Pieri, 1897-1967, was the owner of the Rhode Island Reds Hockey club, and one of the organizers of the Basketball Association of America. He served the state on many occasions as a supporter in fund-raising campaigns. The American Hockey League presents the Louis A.R. Read more >
George Pulliam (1923-1956)
Inducted in 1968

George Pulliam, 1923-1956, is regarded by some as Rhode Island's greatest all-around schoolboy athlete. At Cranston High, he won All-State honors twice in football and hockey and once in baseball, where he played at every position but catcher. For his extraordinary efforts he was nicknamed "The Cranston Crusher." He was the fullback and star of the 1940 Cranston eleven that was undefeated, untied, and unscored upon, and was chosen the 1941 Journal Honor Role Boy. Read more >
George M. Sage (1931-2006)
Inducted in 2009

George M. Sage, 1931-2006, was one of the most beloved Rhode Islanders of his generation. A gifted businessman, Mr. Sage had an even more substantial impact for his philanthropic endeavors, planning and executing a legacy of giving that will benefit Rhode Islanders for years to come. Read more >
Zellio P. "Topper" Toppazzini
Inducted in 2001

The late ZELLIO TOPPAZZINI, of North Providence, regarded as the greatest hockey player in Rhode Island history. Known to all as “Topper,” he is a member of the Rhode Island Reds Hall of Fame and was voted Reds Player of the Century. During his 18 year career, Topper not only played for the Reds, he also competed in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers. He then served as hockey coach at Providence College and elsewhere, as an official, and a scout. Read more >
Ralph A. Warburton (1924-)
Inducted in 1968

Ralph A. Warburton was was an All-State hockey selection at LaSalle Academy in 1941, and went on to star at Dartmouth College where he captained the Big Green's national championship team of 1947. Warburton was a member of the American Hockey Association team chosen to play in the 1948 Winter Olympics. George Pulliam was a member of the rival AAU contingent. Read more >

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Inductees in Sports - Hockey

Brother Adelard Beaudet (1884-1990)

Rev. Aloysius B. Begley, O.P.

Norman B. "Bill" Belisle

Harvey A. Bennett (1925-2004)

Bradford P. Boss

Louis A. Cimini (1920-2010)

John P. Cronin

Sara DeCosta (Hayes)

Thomas E. Eccleston (1910-2001)

Robert Gaudreau (1944-)

Gerald W. Kilmartin (1927-1970)

Kathryn "Katie" King (1975-)

Louis "Lou" Lamoriello (1942-)

John McLaughlin

Michael Pappas (1925-2011)

Louis A. R. Pieri (1897-1967)

George Pulliam (1923-1956)

George M. Sage (1931-2006)

Zellio P. "Topper" Toppazzini

Ralph A. Warburton (1924-)

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