Holy Cross gets a new beginning under Berard after 22-loss season
The Crusaders return a solid defense but have questions to answer on offense.
Season Preview
Season previews for teams
As it enters new home, Canisius expects next layer of players to step up
The Golden Griffins open the HarborCenter this season but lost three key players from last year’s team.
Offense expected to excel again at Bentley, but defense needed to win title
The Falcons scored 341 goals over the past three seasons, but they know play in their own end is the final hurdle to the top of Atlantic Hockey.
American International more competitive but still has a long way to go
The Yellow Jackets finished 11th last season and are picked for the bottom in 2014-15.
Air Force needs seniors to give large freshman class time to adjust
Twelve newcomers join a team looking for a new goaltender after the departure of four-year starter Jason Torf.
Army seeks to build on last season’s strong finish
The Black Knights were able to split their final two weekends with Connecticut and Holy Cross, then took a game from Robert Morris before bowing out to the eventual league champion in three games.
Northern Michigan shakes up the lineup after rough final season in CCHA
The Wildcats made big changes on defense and return four of their top five scorers.
Experience, last season’s success have Minnesota State starting as the WCHA favorite
The Mavericks are the only team from the new-look WCHA to make the NCAA tournament last season.
Forgotten at times, Pietila appears ready for breakout year at Michigan Tech
Four of the Huskies’ top five scorers from last season are back.
Lake Superior State trying to overcome players leaving early for pro ranks
The Lakers have a pair of senior goaltenders they can turn to this season.
Motte, returning defensemen must carry offensively challenged Ferris State
The Bulldogs boast a defensive top four that rivals any other in college hockey, coach Bob Daniels says.
Bowling Green ready to make impact in WCHA with Carpenter, DeSalvo
The Falcons made waves in the CCHA playoffs the last two seasons but now have to become more consistent during the regular season.
Challenging start awaits a Bemidji State team looking for scorers
The Beavers return just 35 goals from a year ago and have 11 new players on the roster.
Clean slate awaits Alaska-Anchorage after tumultuous offseason
New coach Matt Thomas wants to change the culture of the Seawolves’ program.
Established players give Alaska firm footing, chance to contend
The Nanooks return three of their top four forwards from a team that was in the hunt for an NCAA tournament spot until late last season.
Finally part of a conference again, Alabama-Huntsville builds on excitement
The Chargers have their third coach in as many seasons in former Air Force assistant Mike Corbett.
Vermont improves its team culture and hopes the wins follow
The Catamounts put faith in their senior class to lead them out of a down period.
Close to league titles last season, Providence has nucleus to challenge again
The Friars’ success in 2013-14 will largely depend on how young players develop.
Notre Dame prepares for a season of unfamiliarity after move to Hockey East
The Fighting Irish return eight forwards who scored 10 points or more last season.
Northeastern builds on the positives, but defense needs to improve
The Huskies were 55th of 59 Division I men’s teams last season, allowing 3.47 goals per game.