Last season Brown continued its success of the last few years with a berth in the ECAC Tournament for the first time since 1995. All but eight members of last year’s team are returning to the Bears, and are ready for another trip to the Pepsi Arena.
Senior Yann Danis, who was named to the 2003-2004 preseason all-conference team, will once again be starting in goal for the Bears. Danis finished last season with a .929 save percentage and a goals against average of 2.31, making him one of the best goalies in the nation.
The Bears biggest loss was in their front line. Seven members of last year’s squad graduated, and the newcomers will join returning players Brent Robinson and Les Haggett to help Brown on offense. The four new forwards add size and strength to Brown’s offense.
Brown lost very little from their blue line, with seven returning defenders. Last season, the defense allowed just 83 goals and posted the sixth best team goals against average in the nation, with 2.37. The Bears should finish in the top half of the standings as long as they stay focused on their game and do not play down to their weaker opponents.
