On the blue line, Dave Reid (5-20-25), Chris Bahan (3-7-10), Ian Manzano (0-2-2), and Joe Carosa (1-4-5) have over 250 combined games, and will form an efficient defense with Ellis-Toddington as their leader. Last season, Clarkson allowed a second-best 2.05 goals per game, and this year should be no different.

Between the pipes this season, junior Mike Walsh (1.65, 0.931, 14-3-0) will post another league-leading goals against average, and should record approximately six shutouts this season, as he is a quick and agile goaltender. With the experienced defense in front of the crease, do not be surprised if junior Karl Mattson and sophomore Dan Weinreib are given some ice time to show off their abilities. Last year, Morris learned an important lesson in mid-February when team doctors advised Goalie Shawn Grant to forego playing competitive hockey because of his chronic knee problems: injuries drastically change the dynamics of a team, and having a competent backup goaltender is extremely important.