Army West Point Athletics
Hockey Announces Addition of Riley McVeigh to Coaching Staff as Assistant Coach
October 09, 2025 | Hockey
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point hockey and Head Coach Zach McKelvie announced Tuesday the addition of Riley McVeigh to the coaching staff as an assistant coach.
"We're excited to welcome Riley to our staff," commented Head Coach Zach McKelvie. "He will bring value to every area of our program—including coaching, recruiting, player development, and operations."
McVeigh joins the Black Knights after spending two years at Bethel University as a goalie coach and assistant coach under a Royals staff led by Chris McKelvie, the twin brother of Army hockey head coach Zach McKelvie.
While with the Royals, McVeigh helped coach the team to its first 18-win season since 2007, the second-best win percentage in program history, two All-American forwards, the 2023-2024 MIAC Player of the Year selection, and three 2023-2024 All-Conference players.
"Riley has a tremendous work ethic and a great eye for identifying talent," finished McKelvie. "Most importantly, it's vital for us to have a staff that embraces the ideals and values of West Point and our program, and there's no doubt Riley will do exactly that."
As an athlete, McVeigh played hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for three years where he helped the Blugolds to two WIAC Champion titles and the 2020 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. He was a two-time ACHA All-American Scholar, a three-time WIAC All-Academic Team selection, a three-time Dean's List selection, and graduated magna cum laude with his degree in business management.
Prior to his time with the Blugolds, McVeigh played a season at Stevenson University where he earned Second Team All-Conference honors for his work in goal with the Mustangs.
"We're excited to welcome Riley to our staff," commented Head Coach Zach McKelvie. "He will bring value to every area of our program—including coaching, recruiting, player development, and operations."
McVeigh joins the Black Knights after spending two years at Bethel University as a goalie coach and assistant coach under a Royals staff led by Chris McKelvie, the twin brother of Army hockey head coach Zach McKelvie.
While with the Royals, McVeigh helped coach the team to its first 18-win season since 2007, the second-best win percentage in program history, two All-American forwards, the 2023-2024 MIAC Player of the Year selection, and three 2023-2024 All-Conference players.
"Riley has a tremendous work ethic and a great eye for identifying talent," finished McKelvie. "Most importantly, it's vital for us to have a staff that embraces the ideals and values of West Point and our program, and there's no doubt Riley will do exactly that."
As an athlete, McVeigh played hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for three years where he helped the Blugolds to two WIAC Champion titles and the 2020 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. He was a two-time ACHA All-American Scholar, a three-time WIAC All-Academic Team selection, a three-time Dean's List selection, and graduated magna cum laude with his degree in business management.
Prior to his time with the Blugolds, McVeigh played a season at Stevenson University where he earned Second Team All-Conference honors for his work in goal with the Mustangs.
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