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.

Aron carried the load for GRCC as a junior, pitching five shutouts and facing 30 or more shots on six separate occasions. The team is improved, so is Aron, and that could lead to a lot of Cougar wins this winter.