RIT Men's Hockey Coach Matt Thomas has revealed the 2026–27 schedule, which includes 15 home games at the Gene Polisseni Center and a matchup against Michigan State at Blue Cross Arena during the Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend. The team will face a challenging non-conference lineup featuring six games against ECAC Hockey rivals, including Clarkson and St. Lawrence, and three against Hockey East opponents. The season kicks off with a home-and-home series against Niagara, followed by key games against teams like UMass and Army as RIT aims to build on last season's momentum toward another Atlantic Hockey Championship.

By the Numbers
  • RIT will host 15 games at the Gene Polisseni Center.
  • The Tigers finished the 2025-26 season with a 17-17-2 record.
State of Play
  • The season opens with games against Niagara on Oct. 2 and 3.
  • The Tigers will compete in the Adirondack Invitational against Clarkson and St. Lawrence in late November.
What's Next

As the season approaches, ticket information will be released, and the Tigers are expected to focus on a strong start to establish themselves as contenders for the AHA title, with important early challenges against top rivals.

Bottom Line

The 2026-27 season is set to be a pivotal year for RIT Men's Hockey, with a schedule designed to strengthen the team's competitive edge and enhance their playoff prospects, making this a season to watch closely.