| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | Medford, MA, USA |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Playing career | |
| 1965–1968 | Boston University |
| Position(s) | Forward |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1969–1991 | Massachusetts–Lowell |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 363–270–22 (.571) |
| Tournaments | 11–5 (.688) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1979 ECAC East Champion 1979 ECAC East Tournament Champion 1979 NCAA National Champion (D-II) 1981 ECAC East Champion 1981 ECAC East Tournament Champion 1981 NCAA National Champion (D-II) 1982 ECAC East Champion 1982 ECAC East Tournament Champion 1982 NCAA National Champion (D-II) 1983 ECAC East Champion 1983 ECAC East Tournament Champion | |
| Awards | |
| 1977 Edward Jeremiah Award 1987 Hockey East Coach of the Year 2006 Massachusetts Hockey hall of Fame 2013 Massachusetts–Lowell Athletic Hall of Fame 2017 Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey | |
Bill Riley Jr. is an American retired ice hockey player and coach best known for his time leading Massachusetts–Lowell to three Division II Championships.[1]