Nowak, however, should be a stronger player for his time in Sweden.

"The experience is going to help him," Mazzoleni said. "He played against the best 18-20 year olds in the world. Sweden featured the Sedin twins, who were both first round NHL draft picks."

The Crimson will feature new line combinations that Mazzoleni played with in Minnesota. He has moved junior Steve Moore from center onto the wing alongside his brother Dominic. Moore has been the team's top sniper the past two seasons, but has only four goals on the year.

Steve Moore replaces junior winger Chris Bala, another top scorer who has struggled. Bala will play next to sophomore Jared Cantanucci. The diminutive Cantanucci, at 5'9, has earned his lineup spot with his hustle.

Macleod may be out of the starting lineup for Harvard this weekend as he suffered an injury in practice on Tuesday. If he cannot play Kerner will take his spot.

"We are just trying to put people in a spot to get more production," Mazzoleni said. "Hopefully the shift to the wing will make it easier for [Steve] Moore."

However, the Crimson will be trying to jumpstart its offense against two of the best defensive teams in the league.