Atlantic Hockey preseason media poll shows Air Force top team, Robert Morris’ Ferguson top player

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Phil Boje (4 - Air Force) (2017 Omar Phillips)
Phil Boje tallied nine goals and 30 points in 42 games last season from the Air Force back end (photo: Omar Phillips).

Media members who cover Atlantic Hockey have tabbed Air Force as the team to beat during the 2017-18 season.

SchoolPoints (First-place votes)
1. Air Force193 (14)
2. Robert Morris180 (4)
3. Canisius142
4. Army West Point137
5. RIT125
6. Mercyhurst119
7. Holy Cross105
8. Bentley74
9. American International49
10. Sacred Heart39
11. Niagara25

In addition, the media chose two preseason All-Star Teams, with Robert Morris forward Brady Ferguson the lone unanimous selection.

First Team

Player's NamePositionSchool
Brady FergusonFRobert Morris
Jordan HimleyFAir Force
Alex TongeFRobert Morris
Phil BojeDAir Force
Les LancasterDMercyhurst
Francis MarotteGRobert Morris

Second Team

Player's NamePositionSchool
Ryan SchmelzerFCanisius
Derek BarachFMercyhurst
Kyle SchmidtFBentley
Brady NorrishDRIT
Eric IsraelDRobert Morris
Aidan PelinoGBentley