With top four forwards returning, Vermont hopes roller coaster is still on way up
The Catamounts have increase their win total in each of the last three seasons.
Season Preview
Season previews for teams
Lindenwood closes gap in CHA
Lindenwood Lady Lions USCHO prediction: Sixth Coaches’ prediction: Fifth (tie) Last season: Fifth (10-21-2, 7-11-2 CHA) The names Lindenwood graduated its first group of varsity recruits in the spring, so this season begins a new cycle for the program. The Lions’ had lost several players from that initial group along the way, so the graduating … Read more
Experience brings Penn State closer to being in mix
Penn State Nittany Lions USCHO prediction: Fifth Coaches’ prediction: Fourth Last season: Third (tie) (17-16-4, 9-9-2 CHA) The names Coming off a four-win season in 2013-14, Penn State made a dramatic leap. The Nittany Lions enjoyed a winning season, finishing at 17-16-4, and were dead even in conference play. Coach Josh Brandwene has attracted some … Read more
Robert Morris buoyed by return of Howard
Robert Morris Colonials USCHO prediction: Fourth Coaches’ prediction: Fifth (tie) Last season: Third (tie) (11-19-5, 8-8-4 CHA) The names Last year was somewhat of a lost season for Robert Morris. Brittany Howard was lost to injury right out of the gate, and the team never found high gear. Now she returns for a much-delayed sophomore … Read more
RIT looks to build on NCAA appearance
Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers USCHO prediction: Third Coaches’ prediction: Third Last season: Sixth (15-19-5, 5-12-3 CHA) The names RIT loses star goaltender Ali Binnington, who backstopped her team to consecutive CHA titles, but at least her returning backups, senior Jetta Rackleff and junior Brooke Stoddart, have some experience, having played in 15 and 14 … Read more
Experience an edge for Syracuse
Syracuse Orange USCHO prediction: Second Coaches’ prediction: First Last season: Second (11-15-10, 8-6-6 CHA) The names A number of teams came close to getting into the NCAA tournament last year. Bemidji State was a game away. Cornell was 17 minutes away. Syracuse was a bounce away in sudden death, and ultimately, it was RIT that … Read more
Talent on front end should overcome inexperience in net for Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst Lakers USCHO prediction: First Coaches’ prediction: Second Last season: First (23-9-3, 14-5-1 CHA) The names It would have been the ultimate irony had Mercyhurst been in position to be the final at-large selection to the NCAA tournament, only to be denied an 11th-straight trip by the CHA’s first-ever automatic qualifier. Instead, the Lakers saw … Read more
Influx of freshmen continues Colorado College’s rebuilding under Haviland
The Tigers have 14 freshmen on the roster after losing 10 players to graduation, the pros or a return to juniors.
Denver has a lot of key minutes to replace after successful season
The Pioneers were a win away from the Frozen Four last season after finishing fourth in the NCHC standings.
Young in some areas, Miami still has talent to compete in NCHC
The RedHawks lost three big players after last season but Anthony Louis and Sean Kuraly return to bolster the offense.
Veteran Minnesota-Duluth gets challenged with tough early schedule
The Bulldogs return an older team after making it to the NCAA regional final last season.
With new coach and large roster turnover, North Dakota leans on program’s culture
Brad Berry takes over for Dave Hakstol and has to replace three of UND’s top five scorers from a team that made the Frozen Four last season.
Omaha has plenty to build on after first Frozen Four appearance
The Mavericks return a good deal of offensive firepower but need to replace their starting goaltender.
With key players healthy, St. Cloud State ready for another tough schedule
The Huskies have to replace the scoring of Jonny Brodzinski, and having David Morley, Ryan Papa and Kalle Kossila fully healthy is a start.
Picked for seventh, Western Michigan hopes to decrease number of penalty minutes
The Broncos were the most penalized team in the NCHC last season.
American International builds on foundation of discipline, commitment
The Yellow Jackets have a slightly more forgiving schedule in Atlantic Hockey play in 2015-16.
Large group of young players needs to produce for Air Force
The Falcons have the youngest team in coach Frank Serratore’s tenure with the team, including 12 freshmen.
Army West Point looking to climb the standings with more offense
The Black Knights were last of 11 teams in Atlantic Hockey in scoring last season.
Past is history for Bentley, which returns stars in Gladiuk, Argue
The Falcons look to get over the hurdle of the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals in 2015-16.
Canisius has established itself near top of Atlantic Hockey, but a rebuilding project awaits
The Golden Griffins have made the conference semifinals three seasons in a row but will need contributions from young players to make it four.