Excited by progress, Northeastern sets sights on a Hockey East title
Forward Kevin Roy had 19 goals and 46 points a year ago and could be a Hobey Baker Award contender.
Season Preview
Season previews for teams
Suspension of top goaltender changes the plans for New Hampshire
Besides missing Casey DeSmith for at least the first semester, the Wildcats will see multiple new faces on defense.
Merrimack goes back to basics after slipping to last place
For several seasons, Merrimack won the annual war of attrition, staying in the mix in Hockey East after graduating important contributors. Last year, however, the Warriors tumbled from 13-11-3 to 3-15-2 and last place. “We were a lot closer than our record would have anyone believe,” Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy says. “We had the second-highest … Read more
Departure of top talent leaves Massachusetts-Lowell waiting for surprises
The River Hawks lost key players at all positions and welcome 14 new faces.
Massachusetts will need contributions from freshmen to move up in Hockey East
Massachusetts coach John Micheletto summed up how last season was by talking about his summer. “When you win eight games, it’s not a very good offseason,” Micheletto said with a wry smile. And it probably wasn’t that great of a season in Amherst, Mass., where the Minutemen struggled in many facets of the game and … Read more
Solid one-two punch could lift Maine, but goaltending is key
Forward Devin Shore and defenseman Ben Hutton will be the Black Bears’ cornerstones, but a new goaltender is needed.
Hockey East newcomer Connecticut expects challenge in new competition
But coach Mike Cavanaugh has more familiarity with his new league than with Atlantic Hockey.
After culling roster, Boston University moves forward with heralded freshman class
Potential top pick Jack Eichel highlights the rookie crop, while goaltending could be a challenge.
Without Gaudreau, Boston College turns to large sophomore class
The Eagles also have experience in net, where Thatcher Demko emerged as the top goaltender last season.
Youth movement in effect at Wisconsin, which will rely on goaltending
With 11 freshmen on the team, Hobey Baker Award finalist Joel Rumpel will be a key in goal.
More seasoned Penn State has to improve everywhere, Gadowsky says
The Nittany Lions start their third season as a varsity program with a more experienced roster.
After season dominated by goalie carousel, Ohio State returns deep team
With Christian Frey and Matt Tomkins returning, the Buckeyes have the potential to improve from the net out.
Expectations through the roof for a Minnesota team loaded with experience
The Gophers’ losses from the national runner-up team were slight, setting a high bar.
Michigan State sees potential to improve on a sluggish offense
The Spartans’ offense mustered 2.19 goals per game last season, only six places above the bottom in all of Division I.
Better defense a focus as Michigan hopes to end NCAA tournament drought
After making it to 23 straight national tournaments between 1991 and 2012, the Wolverines have missed the last two.
Western Michigan needs to pick up offense to move up in standings
The Broncos scored only 2.58 goals per game last season.
St. Cloud State has strength returning, but key players will be hard to replace
The Huskies need a new starting goaltender and a replacement for a top center.
Abrupt ending to last season serves as motivation for North Dakota
UND has a strong corps of players returning from a team that made the Frozen Four.
Large Omaha freshman class will get chances to prove its worth
The Mavericks welcome 11 rookies after losing valuable players.
Young forwards provide hope for Minnesota-Duluth, which expects a goalie battle
Kyle Osterberg and Alex Iafallo look to build on solid freshman seasons.