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Forward Tyler Barrow leads Wilkes into conference play after winning the Buffalo State Tournament (photo by Wilkes Athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The UCHC brings something old (Utica \u2013 read more below) and something new (Arcadia joins the league) but expect the competition to be consistently tough among a growing list of challengers for the title.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are old and big,\u201d said Utica coach Gary Heenan. \u201cThis leadership group including our super seniors has won four regular season titles, so they know our coaching style and expectations here. We know the league is going to be challenging\u00a0 with teams like Stevenson who made it to the title game last season. Dominick [Dawes] is a great coach and he has built a talented roster. Wilkes is also very strong so there are going to be challenges every night we play.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Utica has been tabbed as the favorite by just about anyone following the conference. They bring back a deep and talented roster and have added size with some key transfers like Brian Scoville (UAH) and goaltender Louis-Felix St. Jean(Salve Regina). Forwards are skilled and balanced lines can cause problems for teams trying to defend the speed and skill across four lines. There is still a feeling of something lost from the 2020 team that reached the NCAA tournament \u2013 this team is heavily motivated to get the job done this season.<\/p>\n

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

Stevenson lost in the UCHC title game last spring to Elmira but return the bulk of what was then a very young roster. Ryan Kenny has proven to be a very consistent goaltender and Mac Lowry provides grit and skill upfront for the Mustangs. This team fell just short last year so expect the focus to be getting back to another shot at the UCHC title.<\/p>\n

Wilkes returns two of the premier forwards in any conference in Donald Flynn and Tyler Barrow who despite the extra attention from opposing defenses, still find ways to produce goals for the Colonels. The roster is laden with many seniors looking to make the history books for Wilkes hockey. A favorable early schedule could have the Colonels flying high heading into a December game with Utica \u2013 early success against the contenders could see them near the top ion the March.<\/p>\n

Players to watch<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Arcadia:\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 Lucas Brine \u2013 goaltender; Justin Song – defenseman<\/p>\n

Chatham:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aidan Girduckis \u2013 defenseman; Ricardo Gonzalez – goaltender<\/p>\n

King\u2019s:\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 Tom Seravalli \u2013 coach; Michael Dischiavi – forward<\/p>\n

Lebanon Valley:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Blake Tosto \u2013 forward; Riley Johnson – forward<\/p>\n

Manhattanville:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jamie Dorsey\u2013 goaltender; Niko Happo – forward<\/p>\n

Nazareth:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ray Falso \u2013 forward; Mitch Culver – forward<\/p>\n

Neumann:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kyle Pantalone \u2013 goaltender; Barry Kneedler \u2013 forward<\/p>\n

Stevenson:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ryan Kenny \u2013 goaltender; Mac Lowry\u2013 forward<\/p>\n

Utica:\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 Brandon Osmundson \u2013 forward; Regan Cavanaugh \u2013 forward<\/p>\n

Wilkes:\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 Donald Flynn \u2013 forward; Tyler Barrow – forward<\/p>\n

USCHO predicted finish<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Utica<\/li>\n
  2. Stevenson<\/li>\n
  3. Wilkes<\/li>\n
  4. Chatham<\/li>\n
  5. Neumann<\/li>\n
  6. Lebanon Valley<\/li>\n
  7. Manhattanville<\/li>\n
  8. Nazareth<\/li>\n
  9. King\u2019s<\/li>\n
  10. Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There are some early match-ups of interest including Utica traveling to Stevenson in mid-November. While the top three may distance themselves from the field a bit, do not look past Chatham, Neumann, LVC, Nazareth and Manhattanville who can beat anyone, anywhere.<\/p>\n

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