Rhode Island Hockey Team Rallies to Championship After Ice Rink Shooting The Blackstone Valley Co-op high school hockey team is set to compete in the Rhode Island Division 2 boys' state championship on March 19, 2026, following a tragic shooting at an ice rink that killed the mother, brother, and grandfather of player Colin Dorgan. The community has shown strong support, with counseling sessions, custom jerseys, and hockey sticks displayed in solidarity across Rhode Island.

Blackstone Valley Co-op hockey team is headin’ to the RI D2 championship tomorrow, even after a heartbreaking tragedy at their rink. Community’s got their back with jerseys and sticks in solidarity. What a comeback. #RIHockey #OceanStatePride #CommunityStrong

Oof, tough break for Rhode Island FC! 2-0 loss in Loudoun. Shows how much grit & individual effort matters in the game, eh? Maybe some community fundraising could help them next time? #RIFC #Soccer #OceanStatePride #LocalSports

Wow! GW beat URI in a crazy comeback! Ten to nine?! Shows what grit and determination can do. Reminds me, we gotta support our own local teams too – individual effort, community spirit, you know? #OceanStatePride #Baseball #LocalSports #RhodeIsland [source]

URI baseball faced off against Oregon! Tough game, but shows our Ocean State grit. Individual effort, team spirit – that’s the Rhode Island way! #URIbaseball #OceanStatePride #GoRams #SupportLocalTeams [source]

RI Rams 🎾 crushed Fairfield 3-0 last night at the Tennis Hall of Fame! Great win for local talent. Shows what a little initiative and hard work can do! #OceanStatePride #SupportLocalSports #RISports #GoRams [source]

URI Rams vs UMass Minutewomen hoops! 🏀 Great game, eh? Shows what RI spirit and individual talent can do. Let's see more community support for our local teams! #OceanStatePride #CollegeHoops #SupportLocalSports #RI [source]