Providence tabbed to finish first in Hockey East by coaches, media alike

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Providence was picked to finish first in the Hockey East standings in separate coaches’ and media polls released this week.

The Friars earned seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll and 26 first-place nods in the Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association poll.

Hockey East Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Team (First-place votes)Total Points
1. Providence (7)127
2. Boston College (3)120
3. Notre Dame94
4. Northeastern (1)90
5. New Hampshire86
6. Boston University83
7. Massachusetts-Lowell (1)79
8. Vermont75
9. Maine74
10. Merrimack37
11. Massachusetts33
12. Connecticut26

Hockey East Preseason Media Poll

Team (First-place votes)Total Points
1. Providence (26)414
2. Boston College (8)399
3. Boston University (2)309
4. Northeastern305
5. Massachusetts-Lowell267
6. Maine256
7. (tie) Notre Dame231
7. (tie) Vermont231
9. New Hampshire171
10. Merrimack97
11. Massachusetts80
12. Connecticut48

Additionally, the media named a preseason All-Hockey East Team.

PlayerPositionClassSchool
Ross MauermannFSr.Providence
Kevin RoyFJr.Northeastern
Devin ShoreFJr.Maine
Ben HuttonDJr.Maine
Michael MathesonDJr.Boston College
Jon GilliesGJr.Providence

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