Eastern Connecticut Eagles

Coach: Randy Craig (13th season)

Key returnees: Sr. G Cam McCollum, Sr. D Josh Bertelli, Sr. D Colin Bunkley, Sr. F Gavin Casagrande, Sr. F Declan York, Jr. F Wyatt Verbridge, Jr. F Drew Sager, Jr. D Kaden Casteel, Jr. F Austen Linicus, Jr. F Dakota Fox.

Top newcomers: Jr. D Jack Cramer, So. F Luke Cramer, So. F Ethan LoVetere, Jr. F Will McCann, So. F Wade Larson, Fr. F Nick Rembish, Jr. F Luke Salan, Fr. G Tyler Fields.

Outlook: The Eagles, the region’s largest cooperative program with athletes from Fitch (host school), Bacon Academy, East Lyme, Killingly, Ledyard, NFA, Norwich Tech, St. Bernard, Stonington, Waterford and Wheeler, were 7-12-1 a year ago and graduated four key forwards from a team that qualified for the Division II state tournament. McCollum returns in goal with Bertelli, Casagrande and York serving as captains and providing leadership for a talented group of newcomers who will be pressed into immediate action. Look for freshmen Jack and Luke Cramer, Ethan LoVetere, and Nick Rembish to make a immediate impact for the Eagles, who compete in the Nutmeg Hockey Conference.