Plenty of reasons to be excited around the Pioneer program this season. Returning Khomutin up front and his 22 goals and 42 points may be the biggest reason for optimism.

Nemeth is a four-year senior with 25 career multi-point games on his resume for the Chargers. In that time though, he’s never been the ‘go-to-guy’ in the offense… until now. Big season ahead for Nemeth.

Had a huge fall season in the MDHL, leading Team White in scoring and helping them win the league championship. He’s a compact forward at 5-foot-8 but can make a big impact for the Bird Dogs this winter.

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Anderson can be a force along the walls and in front of the net. Back-to-back 25-point seasons for the Panthers, with a third one on the horizon being almost inevitable.

The program’s best forward prospect in almost a decade. Ososki is a big-bodied left-hand shot forwrard who’s been with the Cards for four years. Now is the time for him to take over the offense.

He’s totaled 33 varsity wins for the Muskies, with a career .926 save percentage. LaPorte is a good sized goalie with a high compete level, giving Portage a chance on a nightly basis.

A work-hard who stops and starts on pucks, and when he decides to go, there’s real intent and purpose behind his movements. Mounted a 14-game point streak as a junior before ending with 20 goals and 34 points.

He’s not the flashiest or the most fastest or most skilled, but Esch’s work ethic and compete level is fantastic. His value in the Scots’ lineup can’t be measured in goals and assists but he’s certainly the high-energy guy they need.

A compact, yet athletic second-year starter for the Eagles. Holmes competed in the MDHL this fall and enters his senior season with a career .936 save percentage, ready to backstop an Ike program on the rise.