NCAA DIVISION III MEN TOP 20 COLLEGE PREVIEW 2013
2012 RECORD: 18-5 (7-1 CAC) COACH: PAUL CANTABENE (9TH YEAR)
STEVENSON MUSTANGS 2 3 4
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Paced by Kyle Holechek (54 caused turnovers) and Kyle Fendlay (72 ground balls), the Mustangs’ defense is superb. Unlike last year, the offense, guided by Stephen Banick (36 goals, 27 assists), Chris Dashiell (22g, 27a) and Tyler Reid (33g, 14a), will be ready from the jump. Finding a goalie is the only question mark.
2012 RECORD: 23-0 (8-0 CAC) COACH: JIM BERKMAN (25TH YEAR) SALISBURY SEA GULLS
Even the Sea Gull factory can’t cover for last year’s prolific graduating class. Ryan Clarke (35g, 29a) returns and Tyler Granelli (66.3 percent) is one of the best faceoff men around, but there are huge holes. Goalie Alex Taylor (4.92 goals against average, 66.0 save percentage) will have to be stellar again.
2012 RECORD: 18-3 (9-1 NESCAC) COACH: MIKE DALY (15TH YEAR)
TUFTS JUMBOS
With a grizzled defense and young, talented attackmen like Cole Bailey (26g, 42a), the Jumbos have a look similar to their 2010 national championship squad. They’ll need to find midfield depth and a strong faceoff man, but goalie Patton Watkins (7.96 GAA) should help hide some early shortcomings.
2012 RECORD: 16-3 (5-1 LIBERTY LEAGUE) COACH: JAKE COON (4TH YEAR)
RIT TIGERS
The Tigers will have to break in some new offensive talent to supplement Taylor Wisman (16g, 31a) and Allister Warren (10g, 20a), but that’s never been a problem before. Goalie Anthony DeLeo saved 68 percent of shots he saw in 2012.
2012 RECORD: 17-3 (7-0 CSAC) COACH: STEVE COLFER (12TH YEAR)
CABRINI CAVALIERS
Once an AQ beneficiary, the Cavs are now a fearsome outfit not to be trivialized. The defense, led by goalie Erick Zarzecki (4.90 GAA), is elite. Bobby Thorp (52g, 37a) continues a tradition of top attackmen. Anthony DiNenno (68.8 percent) is a faceoff weapon.
With the second-round flameout fresh in their minds, the Hornets will be a motivated bunch. They’ll have to break in a new goalie, but defensemen Joe Lisicky (41 caused turnovers) and Jon Gill (25) will help that cause. Pat Ohrem (28g, 12a) and Max Voumard (28g, 9a) will carry the offensive load until new contributors surface.
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2012 RECORD: 17-2 (7-0 ODAC) COACH: STEVE KOUDELKA (17TH YEAR)
HORNETS GOLDEN BEARS
The Golden Bears won’t skip a beat in goal with Brandon Body (5.25 GAA) replacing Brewster Knowlton, and he’ll have several experienced poles in front of him. Look for a more balanced offense featuring James Reardon (17g, 19a) and Corbett Corrigan Harreys (22g, 8a).
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2012 RECORD: 17-3 (6-1 EMPIRE 8) COACH: GENE PELUSO (4TH YEAR)
STEVENS DUCKS
The Ducks boast the most devastating midfield line in the country with Rich Dupras (52g, 32a), Harry Dorne (49g, 11a) and Nicolas Phillipi (37g, 18a). Stevens’ success will hinge on the defense and faceoffs (49 percent as a team). Matt Deiner (7.46 GAA) should aid a capable backline.
2012 RECORD: 15-2 (5-0 NCAC) COACH: MIKE CARAVANA (20TH YEAR)
DENISON BIG RED
The Big Red graduated four of its top five scorers, putting some pressure on Eddie Vita (44g, 15a). The backline will be Denison’s signature unit in 2013, with Nick Petracca (6.46 GAA) as the anchor. The NCAC gets an AQ now, so there’s no sure bet.
2012 RECORD: 15-4 (6-2 CENTENNIAL) COACH: DAVE WEBSTER (12TH YEAR)
DICKINSON RED DEVILS
Led by LSM Brandon Palladino (39 CT) and goalie Greg Hanley (6.82 GAA), the Red Devils boast one of the best defenses around. If they can find a dependable faceoff man, Brian Cannon (31g, 25a) and Matt Cherry (12g, 31a) will take care of the rest.
2012 RECORD: 13-5 (7-0 COMMONWEALTH) COACH: JOHN KLEPACKI (12TH YEAR)
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