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RI Hockey Hall of Fame will induct 5 hockey greats. Who are they?
PROVIDENCE — Five more hockey greats with Ocean State ties joined the RI Hockey Hall of Fame, as its “Class of 2024” on Friday night. The names were unveiled between periods of the Providence Bruins-Hershey Bears “Hall of Fame Game” at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence.
“With each passing year, the announcement of our newest class of Hall of Fame inductees rekindles memories and adds testimony to the illustrious history of hockey in Rhode Island and our contributions to the game,” said Hall chairman, Vincent Cimini.
“We look forward to the formal enshrinement of this new class in August,” he added, “and showcasing their inspirational careers for present and future generations through our HOF website, our interactive kiosk at the AMP, and our future Museum.”
The Class of 2024 inductees-elect are:
Joe Augustine
This former Boston College standout and NHL and WHA draftee starred for the AHL’s Springfield Indians before launching a 41-year coaching career in Rhode Island. In 1989, he took the helm of the URI hockey program. His 708th win this year became the most all time by any URI coach, while recording 32 winning seasons and capturing the 2006 ACHA National Championship along the way.
Bill Bennett
Born and raised in Cranston, Bennett played for the NHL’s Hartford Whalers and Boston Bruins after terrorizing AHL opponents with his size and goal-scoring ability with the Rochester Americans. A regular at Boston Bruins Alumni charity games, he continues to teach the skills of the game at the Bennett Hockey Clinics first established by his father, Harvey, in the 1950s. He is the fourth member of his family to be inducted into the Hall.
Vicki Movsessian-Lamoriello
For several decades, this visionary honoree has been a catalyst in the incredible rise of women’s hockey in Rhode Island and the nation. She earned All-ECAC honors three times at Providence College and also represented the USA in world play three times, capturing Olympic Gold in 1998. She founded the all-girls MA Spitfires program and later teamed with close friend Sara DeCosta to establish the RI Sting All-Girls Hockey Club in 2010.
Tim Regan
A three-time All-Stater at LaSalle Academy, this legendary goaltender was named to The Providence Journal’s All-Time High School Hockey Team. A USA Olympian and All-American at Boston University, he led the Terriers to two consecutive NCAA national championships while earning MVP finals honors in 1972. Drafted by the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, he starred in the AHL with the Hershey Bears.
Chuck Scherza
This former New York Ranger and Boston Bruin became a legendary name in Providence Reds and RI hockey history. A fan favorite for 10 seasons, this five-time team captain ranks second all-time in games played and fourth all-time in points scored in Reds history. After retirement, this longtime Pawtucket resident spent four decades giving back as a dedicated teacher of the game and a revered high school and college referee.
Induction ceremonies for the “Class of 2024” are scheduled for Aug. 17 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Cranston. Tickets are available at RIHHOF.com.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Numbers numbers from April 28 drawing
Midday: 5-0-6-6
Evening: 0-7-7-7
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from April 28 drawing
02-03-08-36-37, Extra: 31
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 28 drawing
11-21-34-39-45, Bonus: 05
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Rhode Island State Police said Tuesday that a dump truck that was left in the up position struck a bridge over Route 146 in Lincoln.
The crash happened at about 11 p.m. Monday at Breakneck Hill Road.
State police said their preliminary investigation showed the truck dumped a load of material south of Breakneck Hill Road, headed north with the dump body in the “full up” position and struck the overpass.
The driver complained of pain, but no other injuries were reported.
State police said Route 146 was shut down at 11:09 p.m. and re-opened at 2:10 a.m. after the truck was removed and Department of Transportation inspectors cleared the bridge. Traffic was detoured during the closure.
State police said they towed away the truck for inspection.
They said the truck is owned by A. Furtado’s Paving in East Providence, a private company sub-contracted by DOT. It was part of a paving project on Route 146.
PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Mia Crudale.
The Rhode Island College Freshman’s debut Softball season has been special, with a 12-1 record and a 2.86 ERA helping the Anchorwomen to a 22-10 mark.
“Well, honestly, I knew Mia as a formidable pitcher; I knew she was going to come in and do a job,” said RIC Head Softball Coach Lauren Hatfield. “I didn’t expect her to do as well as she’s doing. I mean sometimes there’s a Freshman transition when they go from High School to College, but she’s been really you know, holding it down for us. She gets the job done and we’ve been able to support her with runs, but she’s really done an awesome job this year.”
Her transition eased by her older sister, Sophia, a Senior Outfielder.
“I think it definitely has; she’s been my captain for the whole season, and she really just does the best she can do to inspire me and help me grow,” Crudale said. “Just looking up to her.”
Mia success on the mound has her ranked 1st in the Little East Conference in wins and ninth in ERA, making her an excellent candidate for the League’s Rookie of the Year award. A strong finish to her debut campaign would be an important building block for her future.
“It’s been great. Everyone is so supportive of each other, and we have our backs for anything,” Crudale said. “And just playing how we have been playing, has been really exciting because I love seeing everyone succeed.”
“The skies the limit, I mean I think she could probably, if she continues on this path, be one of the best pitchers to ever come here,” Hatfield said. “I really hope she stays focused with it, buys into the workout aspect of it, and really just focus on what she does well and not worry too much about what’s going on around her and just does her job.”
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