The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution congratulating the East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-Op Boys Ice Hockey Team for winning the 2024-2025 Division II Ice Hockey Championship. In their second year as a combined team, they achieved a remarkable 22-2 record and entered the playoffs as the number one seed. The team demonstrated their skill by sweeping North Kingstown in the first round and defeating Cumberland in the semi-finals, ultimately facing Portsmouth in the championship game, which they won in overtime with a decisive goal from tournament MVP Jack Kiernan.
The resolution recognizes the teamwork and dedication of the players, as well as the coaching efforts of Head Coach Jeff Giusti and Assistant Coach Max Hagenburg. It emphasizes the contributions of all team members, highlighting their collective effort and commitment to achieving success. The House of Representatives has directed that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to Coach Giusti to commemorate this significant accomplishment in Rhode Island interscholastic athletics.