PRESEASON ATTACKMAN OF THE YEAR
Jack Boyden, Tufts
Boyden scored a staggering 133 points, including 86 goals, in 2022. With Mac Bredahl now playing golf at Boston College, it’ll be Boyden’s turn as the lead weapon in a Tufts offense that always plays fast and aggressive and piles up the goals.
PRESEASON MIDFIELDER OF THE YEAR
Coby Auslander, Christopher Newport
Auslander is an eye-popping playmaker. An exceptional dodger with a lightning-fast first step, Auslander will be the QB of the Captains this season. His quickness allows him to immediately separate from defenders, even long sticks, to free his hands to become a capable feeder and finisher. A year ago, he had 76 points, including 46 assists, all from the midfield while shooting 45 percent.
PRESEASON DEFENSEMAN OF THE YEAR
Mike Grace, RIT
A 6-foot-5, 210-pound monster of an athlete, Grace should be the leader of the defending champ Tigers defense this year. He’s already flexing his muscles on the national team level, bringing home a silver medal with Team Canada at the U21 World Championship this summer. His stick skills and athleticism also make him a transition threat — he scored seven goals and had nine points a year ago.
PRESEASON GOALIE OF THE YEAR
Seamus Fagan, Hamilton
The reigning Goalie of the Year, Fagan returns to build on a remarkably strong junior season. Fagan made 213 saves, averaging over 15 per game. That’s including double-digit saves in every game and three games with 20-plus saves.