From the 1998-1999 team, Marist graduated 7 of the top 9 forwards as well as the top defenseman, Dan Sullivan. Additionally, two of the top returning defensemen decided in August to not return to school. The team is regularly dressing 7 or 8 freshmen, each of whom is playing on the top lines or defensive pairings. Coach Kamp feels that these freshmen are gaining valuable experience and will be an important part of the team for the next four years. That's the great thing about club hockey.
Good freshmen can play from day one.
While a trip back to the National Tournament this year is probably a long shot, Coach Kamp is determined to get back next year, and hopefully for several consecutive years.