May 6, 2010

INCH 10-for-11: The Teams

The following article appeared May 5 on the Inside College Hockey (INCH) Web site.

 

By Mike Eidelbes and Joe Gladziszewski

We’re only a few weeks removed from the 2010 national championship game, but here at Inside College Hockey we can’t resist casting our gaze toward the future. A lot can change between now and the drop of the puck in October, but that doesn’t stop our 10-For-11 feature, which looks ahead to the 2010-11 season.

In the coming weeks we’ll take a look at some of the 10 biggest questions heading into next season and share our thoughts and expectations on those. Earlier, we forecasted next year’s contenders for the Hobey Baker Award.

6. YALE
2009-10 Record: 21-10-3
Key Returnees: F Brian O’Neill, F Broc Little, F Denny Kearney, D Jimmy Martin, F Andrew Miller
Key Losses: F Mark Arcobello, D Thomas Dignard, F Sean Backman

Last season the Bulldogs proved that the 2008-09 ECAC title and NCAA Tournament year was no fluke, as they backed it up with another 20-plus win season and regular-season ECAC Hockey title. The postseason was a different story, as they were upset on home ice by Brown and had some goaltending questions throughout the season. Despite losing plenty of offensive firepower in Arcobello, Backman and Dignard the Bulldogs will get their fair share of goals.

Complete article can be accessed via the INCH Web site by clicking here.