Ralph Erickson (1995)

Ralph "Swede" Erickson directed CCRI’s Hockey program and brought it to national attention during his ten years of service, compiling a record of 130-75-11.  He was an outstanding hockey player at Warwick High School and became one of the top amateur players in the state.  Player for the Rhode Island Scarlets that won the National Amateur Championship in Toledo, Ohio.  He continued to play for several seasons with the Boston Olympics in the Eastern League.  After playing, Erickson went on to coach and assisted in organizing the State Bantam Hockey League, the Warwick Junior Hockey Association and coached all levels, including freshman at Providence College.  Under Erickson, CCRI’s Hockey program had 2 National appearances, 3 New England titles, and 7 Regional Playoffs.  He was also responsible for developing All-Americans such as Art Johnston and Cliff Rice and for that he was awarded the New England Coach of the Year honors in 1978.