The Rivier Raiders are a Women’s Division III ice hockey team representing Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire from the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. The team is based out of Conway Arena, which is located minutes from campus. The women’s program was established for the 2021-22 season.
Quick Hits
- School: Rivier University
- Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
- School Founded: 1933
- Enrollment: 2,238
- Colors: Blue, Silver, & White
- Home Arena: Conway Arena
- Arena Capacity: 1,050
- Rink Dimensions: 200′ x 85′
- Conference: Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC)
- Head Coach: Marykate Drinkwater
Conferences
- NCAA Division III Independent (2021-2024)
- Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (2024-present)
Arenas
- Conway Arena (2021-present)
Head Coaches
- Chris Czarnota (2021-2024) 14-37-7 (.302)
- resigned midway through 2023-24
- Noelle Sass (interim: 2024) 5-3-2 (.600)
- Marykate Drinkwater (2024-present) 32-21-1 (.602)
Year by Year Results
| Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | Finish | Conference Tournament | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCAA Division III Independent | Overall Record |
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| 2021-22 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 73 | - | - | - | 18 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 73 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 36 | 66 | - | - | - | 24 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 36 | 66 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 45 | 57 | - | - | - | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 45 | 57 |
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference | Overall Record |
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| 2024-25 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 44 | 15 | 31 | 3rd of 6 | W, QF 5-1 (Framingham St.) W, SF 1-0 (Worcester St.) L, F 2-1 4OT (Plymouth St.) | 27 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 64 | 49 |
| 2025-26 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 23 | 32 | 2nd of 6 | W, SF 4-1 (Salem St.) L, F 3-2 (Worcester St.) | 27 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 78 | 52 |
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