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The winningest coach in RIT program history, Wayne Wilson transformed RIT into a national contender at the NCAA Division I level following the program’s ascension from the Division III ranks. He finishes his career 33rd in NCAA men’s hockey victories with a 471-337-82 record during his 26 seasons behind the bench (1999-2025). From Guelph, Ontario, he is the only coach in NCAA history to win the Spencer Penrose Award (Division I) National Coach of the Year and the Edward Jeremiah Award (Division III) National Coach of the Year. Wilson guided RIT to four Atlantic Hockey America Championships and four NCAA Division I Tournament appearances, including a run to the 2010 Frozen Four in only its fifth season at the Division I level. RIT totaled more conference (273) and overall (349) wins than any other current AHA team. Wilson mentored 12 All-Americans, including Simon Lambert (2007-08) and Matt Garbowsky (2014-15), both finalists for the Hobey Baker Award. Thirty-six players totaled 55 American Hockey All-Conference honors along with 19 major Atlantic Hockey awards, including three Players of the Year and 11 All-Rookie Team members. Chris Tanev (2010) went on to become the first player in program history to play in the NHL, thus far appearing in more than 850 games.