Rob Riley (ice hockey)

Summary

Rob Riley (born January 15, 1955) is an American ice hockey coach.

Rob Riley
Born (1955-01-15) January 15, 1955 (age 69)
West Point, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Center
Played for Boston College (ECAC)
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career

1974–1978

Coaching career
Biographical details
Alma materBoston College
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1983–1985Babson
1986–2004Army
2022–2023Long Island (assistant)

Career edit

Riley was the head coach at the United States Military Academy from 1986 to 2004.[1][2][3] On August 3, 2010, he was named the head coach of the Springfield Falcons, replacing Rob Daum. He is currently an amateur scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets.[4]

Riley's son, Brett, became the first head coach of the men's team at Long Island University in 2020.[5]

Head coaching record edit

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Babson Beavers (ECAC 2) (1983–1985)
1983–84 Babson 27–5–1 17–3–1 2nd NCAA National Champion
1984–85 Babson 22–9–0 16–6–0 2nd NCAA Quarterfinals
Babson: 49–14–1 23–9–1
Army Cadets (ECAC Hockey) (1986–1991)
1986–87 Army 9–19–1 6–16–0 11th
1987–88 Army 9–19–2 3–17–2 11th
1988–89 Army 13–16–1 6–15–1 10th
1989–90 Army 10–16–4 4–15–3 12th
1990–91 Army 8–18–3 3–17–2 11th
Army: 49–88–11 22–80–8
Army Cadets (Independent) (1991–1999)
1991–92 Army 13–17–1
1992–93 Army 16–11–1
1993–94 Army 14–16–0
1994–95 Army 20–13–1
1995–96 Army 24–9–1
1996–97 Army 19–13–2
1997–98 Army 18–15–1
1998–99 Army 16–16–3
Army: 140–110–10
Army Cadets (CHA) (1999–2000)
1999-00 Army 13–18–2 1–9–0 6th
Army: 13–18–2 1–9–0
Army Cadets (MAAC) (2000–2001)
2000–01 Army 14–20–1 11–15–0 7th MAAC Quarterfinals
Army: 14–20–1 11–15–0
Army Black Knights (MAAC) (2001–2003)
2001–02 Army 11–18–6 9–11–6 8th MAAC Quarterfinals
2002–03 Army 18–16–0 13–13–0 t-5th MAAC Quarterfinals
Army: 29–34–6 22–24–6
Army Black Knights (Atlantic Hockey) (2003–2004)
2003–04 Army 12–18–3 6–15–3 8th Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals
Army: 12–18–3 6–15–3
Total: 306–302–34

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

[6]

References edit

  1. ^ Player Bio: Rob Riley – goARMYsports.com – Army Black Knights Official Athletic Site
  2. ^ Riley Out, Riley In at Army :: USCHO.com :: U.S. College Hockey Online
  3. ^ Springfield Falcons – Rob Riley – Head Coach
  4. ^ Rob Riley Named Head Coach of American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons – Columbus Blue Jackets – News
  5. ^ "Riley Announced as Inaugural Head Coach of Men's Hockey at LIU" (Press release). LIU Sharks. May 27, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "2011–12 Army Hockey Media Guide" (PDF). Go Army Sports. Retrieved July 17, 2014.

External links edit

  • Rob Riley career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
  • Rob Riley career statistics at EliteProspects.com  
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Edward Jeremiah Award
1984–85
Succeeded by