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RIT Men’s Hockey new head coach, Matt Thomas, introductory press conference. On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Gene Polisseni Center.  (Elizabeth Robertson/RITAthletics)
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Men's Hockey

Matt Thomas introduced as new Men's Hockey Coach

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT introduced Matt Thomas as the eighth Head Men's Hockey Coach in program history during a press conference hosted in the Gene Polisseni Center Club Lounge, Thursday morning.
 
"It's a great day for RIT Athletics and for our storied men's hockey program," commented Executive Director of Athletics Jacqueline Nicholson. "Today we welcome a new leader who will continue to build on our proud tradition of excellence and community."
 
Members of the media, staff, administrators, alumni and players were in attendance and heard comments from Nicholson, RIT Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Sandy Johnson and Thomas, who also answered questions from those in attendance.

WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE | READ MATT THOMAS ANNOUNCMENT