The Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches’ poll was released Tuesday and defending tournament champion Air Force has been chosen as the top team for the 2017-18 season.
| School | Points (First-place votes) |
|---|---|
| 1. Air Force | 97 (8) |
| 2. Robert Morris | 87 (2) |
| 3. Army West Point | 76 |
| 4. RIT | 70 |
| 5. Canisius | 65 (1) |
| 6. Holy Cross | 58 |
| 7. Mercyhurst | 52 |
| 8. Bentley | 38 |
| 9. American International | 27 |
| 10. Sacred Heart | 20 |
| 11. Niagara | 15 |