Sacred Heart eyes more progress with key players returning
The Pioneers return their top eight forwards and four defensemen from a year ago.
Season Preview
Season previews for teams
Better start critical for Robert Morris to avoid needing second-half surge
The Colonials won last season’s Atlantic Hockey playoff title, but they started with just two wins before Christmas.
RIT enters new arena with hopes of a clean slate
The Tigers finished ninth in Atlantic Hockey last season after a seventh-place finish the year before.
Niagara looks for a bounce-back season after regressing
The Purple Eagles expect a tough road last season to have benefits in 2014-15.
Large senior class gives Mercyhurst great chance to repeat
After a 21-win season that included a league championship, the Lakers have 12 seniors on the roster.
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.
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.