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Premier Tier 1 & Tier 2 Youth Hockey Program in New England

Upcoming Events and Updates

Nationally Ranked Tier 1 & 2 Hockey

Anthony Pellitteri Commits to Alaska Anchorage

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2026/2027 Tryout Announcement

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NHL Central Scouting

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U15 & U18 National Bound

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New Website Launch

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OUR MISSION

Building confidence and driving results

For over 35 years, the River Rats have been dedicated to player development, focusing on the complete athlete. Our high-performance program emphasizes elite coaching, disciplined team play, and superior skill training to prepare players for the next level: NCAA D1, D3, Junior, and NHL. We don't just develop great players—we develop confident leaders.

Commits & Alumni

Alumni representing the NHL & NCAA

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Kevin Quick

College: University of Michigan
Pro: Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

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Joe Whitney

College:Boston College
Pro / Now With: San Antonio (AHL)

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Brian Flynn

College: University of Maine
Pro / Now With: Montreal (NHL)

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Alex Killorn

College:Harvard University
Pro / Now With: Tampa Bay (NHL)

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Wade Megan

College: Boston University
Pro / Now With: Chicago (AHL)

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Danny Biega

College: Harvard University
Pro / Now With: Charlotte (AHL)

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Shayne Gostisbehere

College: Union College
Pro / Now With: Arizona (NHL)

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Jon Gillies

College: Providence College
Pro / Now With: Calgary (NHL)

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Jacob Bryson

College: Providence College
Pro / Now With: Buffalo (NHL)

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Reilly Walsh

College: Harvard University
Pro / Now With: Calgary (NHL)

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Marc McLaughlin

College: Boston College
Pro / Now With: Boston Bruins (NHL)