Connecticut RoughRiders
| Connecticut RoughRiders | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| League | Eastern Hockey League |
| Division | Central |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Home arena | SoNo Ice House |
| Colors | Black, green and white |
| Head coach | Eric Lind |
| Franchise history | |
| 2017–Present | Connecticut RoughRiders |
| Championships | |
| Division titles | 2018 |
The Connecticut RoughRiders are a Tier II junior ice hockey team playing in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). The RoughRiders play their home games at the SoNo Ice House in Norwalk, Connecticut.[1]
History
[edit]In 2017, the Superior RoughRiders, members of the Western States Hockey League, founded a Tier III affiliate program and reached an agreement to begin playing at the SoNo Ice House this season.[2] At that time the Connecticut Oilers, an existing Eastern Hockey League team, also played at that venue but quickly chose to relocate to Hamden, Connecticut. Since then, the Connecticut RoughRiders have operated in the EHL through the league's withdrawal from USA Hockey oversight and promotion to Tier II status.[3]
Despite posting a good record in their inaugural season, the Connecticut RoughRiders have consistently been one of the worst teams in the EHL. As of 2025 the club has posted five consecutive losing seasons, finishing dead-last in 2024, and has gone 2–14 in all of its playoff contests.
Season-by-season records
[edit]| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular season finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 50 | 31 | 18 | — | 1 | 63 | 206 | 139 | 1st of 4, Central Div. 3rd of 8, South Conf. 6th of 16, EHL |
Lost Conf. Quarterfinal series, 0–2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) |
| 2018–19 | 45 | 22 | 16 | — | 7 | 51 | 171 | 169 | 3rd of 5, South Div. 6th of 10, New England Conf. 10th of 18, EHL |
Lost Conf. Quarterfinal series, 0–2 (Vermont Lumberjacks) |
| 2019–20 | 46 | 28 | 14 | — | 4 | 60 | 191 | 165 | 3rd of 8, Mid-Atlantic Conf. 8th of 19, EHL |
Lost Conf. Quarterfinal series, 1–2 (Philadelphia Jr. Flyers) |
| 2020–21 | 37 | 14 | 19 | — | 4 | 32 | 127 | 176 | 5th of 6, South Div. t-14th of 17, EHL |
Lost Div. Quarterfinal series, 0–2 (Team Maryland) |
| 2021–22 | 46 | 14 | 26 | — | 6 | 34 | 139 | 240 | 3rd of 4, Central Div. 16th of 17, EHL |
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Connecticut Chiefs) |
| 2022–23 | 46 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 125 | 182 | t-4th of 5, Central Div. t-18th of 19, EHL |
Won Div. Qualifier, 6–5 (New York Apple Core) Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Worcester Jr. Railers) |
| 2023–24 | 46 | 11 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 120 | 216 | 6th of 6, Central Div. 23th of 23, EHL |
Did not qualify |
| 2024–25 | 46 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 121 | 221 | 4th of 5, Central Div. 18th of 21, EHL |
Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 Providence Capitals |
References
[edit]- ^ "SoNo Ice House". SoNo Ice House. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ^ "CT RoughRiders Press Release". Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. March 6, 2017.
- ^ "New Structure Starting in Upcoming 2022-23 Season". EHL. May 23, 2022.
