Robert Morris and Mercyhurst each collected 21 points to end up tied at the top of the preseason CHA coaches’ poll released Thursday.
The Colonials earned three first-place votes, while Lakers garnered one first-place vote.
| Team (First-place votes) | Total points |
|---|---|
| 1. (tie) Robert Morris (3) | 21 |
| 1. (tie) Mercyhurst (1) | 21 |
| 3. RIT (2) | 20 |
| 4. Syracuse | 13 |
| 5. Penn State | 8 |
| 6. Lindenwood | 7 |
