RPI introduces Eric Lang as men’s hockey coach

'RPI is a sleeping giant,' new Engineers coach Lang says

Lang was officially given the reigns to the RPI program that has won 20 games in a season once since 2004-05 and last appeared in the NCAA Tournament during the 2010-11 season.

RPI introduces Eric Lang as men’s hockey coach

TROY, NY (NEWS10) -- A new era of RPI hockey began on Monday. Eric Lang was officially introduced as RPI's new men's hockey coach. Lang comes to RPI after spending nine years as the head coach of his alma mater, American International. RPI is looking for a jump start after four straight losing seasons, leading to the firing of Dave Smith. Lang has experience turning around a program. When he got to AIC in 2016, the Yellow Jackets had won seven g…

NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: Lang introduced as RPI men’s hockey head coach

TROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) officially introduced Eric Lang as men’s hockey head coach at Houston Field House on Monday afternoon. Lang was accompanied by his wife, Christine; children Addison, EJ, Reese, and Drew; president Martin Schmidt; and director of athletics Kristie Bowers. In addition, the packed lobby was filled with players, alumni, members of the RPI community, and media, hanging on every word for the start of…