This year’s squad, after losing 13 seniors to graduation, will look to defend their title with fresh talent in the backline while retaining their strong attacking weapons.

Coach Blackmer notes that the guys “are taking nothing for granted and they’re not resting on past team’s successes. They know they have to earn whatever successes and victories that they can and so they bring a workman-like attitude to training each day. As a coach, you love to see that mentality. With a group that is talented and humble, the potential for growth is tremendous.” Returning to his 14th season as head coach and earning his third WCAC coach of the year last fall, Colin Gleason ‘99 summarizes the team as “a super-technical bunch that has taken quickly to our style of play and they’re energized about carrying on the success of last year’s senior-heavy team. They’re tough nosed, hard workers and I think they’re going to be real fun to watch.”