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Endicott is the No. 1 team in the newest CCC preseason coaches poll ahead of the 2021-22 season (photo: David Le).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The CCC has again flexed in their conference make-up this season as Becker will no longer play in the league and Suffolk returns to the CCC as the eighth team. This year sees the teams playing 21 conference games which doesn\u2019t leave a lot of room for non-conference opponents or tournaments. It therefore puts a premium on winning the league for NCAA consideration.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think with the addition of Suffolk our league has more depth than in past years,\u201d said UNE head coach Kevin Swallow. \u201cChris [Glionna] always has teams that finds ways to win games and I expect they will challenge all of us to be better. There are no nights off when you look at Endicott, Curry, Salve Regina and on down the list. Wentworth made the conference final just two seasons ago, so it is going to be a battle.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Favorite<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Endicott has one of the premier goaltenders in the country in Conor O\u2019Brien who is also their sole captain for the upcoming season. That speaks volumes to his importance each and every night out for the Gulls who have a capable supporting cast that is a good balance of youth and experience for coach RJ Tolan.<\/p>\n

The University of New England is a team that loaded up on experience with a combined 13 seniors and graduate students on the roster. Those players won a league title and played in an NCAA tournament and have another shot to accomplish both again in their final season. There is depth in goal to match the groups upfront and on the blue line.<\/p>\n

The Dark Horse<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Curry Colonels and new coach Peter Roundy are team as comfortable winning 1-0 as they are winning by two or more goals. Forwards like Alex Ochterbeck and Michael Snow have found more line depth with the additions of Danny Eruzione (Salve Regina) and Timmy Kent (UNE). Reid Cooper (transfer from Quinnipiac) adds experience in goal for the Colonels who will be a tough out every night.<\/p>\n

Players to watch:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Curry:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Alex Ochterbeck \u2013 forward; Danny Eruzione – forward<\/p>\n

Endicott:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Svet Kuchynski \u2013 forward; Conor O\u2019Brien – goaltender<\/p>\n

Nichols:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Curtis Carlson \u2013 forward; Lucas Andersson – defenseman<\/p>\n

Salve Regina:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John McLean \u2013 forward; Vincenzo Renda – forward<\/p>\n

Suffolk:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joe Feeney \u2013 forward; Billy Roche – defenseman<\/p>\n

University of New England:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tyler Seltenreich \u2013 forward; Chris Jones – defenseman<\/p>\n

Wentworth:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Connor Carbo \u2013 goaltender; Jake McKenelley – forward<\/p>\n

Western New England:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nolan Zweep \u2013 forward; Damien Dangueuger – defenseman<\/p>\n

USCHO Predicted finish:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Endicott<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. University of New England<\/p>\n

    3. Curry<\/p>\n

    4. Salve Regina<\/p>\n

    5. Nichols<\/p>\n

    6. Suffolk<\/p>\n

    7. Wentworth<\/p>\n

    8. Western New England<\/p>\n

    No doubt there will be a lot of attention on the first two weekends of conference play that see home and home series among Endicott, UNE and Salve Regina. Those four games could give some crucial points in the standings that will help determine all important playoff seeding come the second-half.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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