Brown welcomes back second leading scorer Tommy Marchin, whose 12 goals paced the Bears. Also returning up front is senior Alex Brink (Hamilton, N.Y.), along with juniors Nolan Aibel (Brookville, N.Y.) and Chris Berger (Buffalo, N.Y.). Zach Giuttari and Max Gottlieb (Old Bridge, N.J.) are back on the blue line, while Luke Kania and Gavin Nieto return after splitting netminding duties last year and recording four wins apiece. Brown’s offense connected for just 2.16 goals per game last season while surrendering 3.35 goals per outing, although the Bears return six players who attained double digits in points.
