Brown
The Bruins will have a lively offense this year, thanks to the return of last year's top five scorers. The defense will do much to slow other teams as last year's top eight blue liners are back, including Dan Allen.
The problem is finding a new goalie to replace standout John Franzosa. Three sophomores will scramble to be the replacement. The success of the new netminder may well determine the Bruins' fortunes.
Dartmouth
The Big Green was small last year, finishing with a 3-17-1 ECAC mark. It should remain pint-sized again this year.
Sophomore Bill McInerny, the Green's leading scorer, leads a young offensive unit that was outscored by 72 goals in its 21 ECAC contests.
Three goaltenders battle for the starting nod--it will most likely go to Mark Hoppe, who started 14 games last season.
Army
It's a good thing Army's football team has improved over the past few years, because its hockey program has done the best about-face one could imagine. After faring well in Division II, the Cadets last year jumped to the ECAC and Division I.
Some are probably sorry they did. Army lost all of its II ECAC games, and the prospects are not bright for this campaign.
It's a good thing the football team does well.