Eric John "Rick" Bennett (born July 24, 1967) is an American former ice hockey left winger and former head coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates.

Bennett was a four-year letterwinner (1986–90) and co-captain at Providence, where he was recognized as a Hobey Baker finalist (1990) and two-time winner of the Lou Lamoriello Trophy as team MVP.

Bennett skated on the famed B-B-G line, along with center Mike Boback and right wing Robbie Gaudreau.

Bennett served as a player assistant coach for the Jacksonville Lizard Kings and Pee Dee Pride.

[7] On May 19, 2022, Bennett was announced to be the first head coach of the ECHL expansion team Savannah Ghost Pirates.