Eastern Connecticut Eagles

Coach: Randy Craig (3rd year).

Key returnees: Sr. D Austin D'Addario, Sr. F Will Vorra, Jr. F Jimmy Fitzmaurice, Jr. F Larry Nolan, Jr. G Troy Moeller, So. F Kevin Close.

Top newcomers: Sr. F Collin Hall, So. D Riley Jordan.

Outlook: After making their first state tournament appearance in more than a decade, the Eagles — a cooperative program of Fitch, Ledyard, East Lyme, Waterford and Wheeler — will try to make it two straight. The Eagles have plenty of experience, led by seniors D'Addario and Vorra, while Jordan is expected to help solidify the defense and Craig has confidence in Moeller, who becomes the full-time goalie this season following the graduation of Tyler Luke. The Eagles will also have better depth with nine new players joining the program.