Coach: Paul Gosselin (fifth year)

Region: North

Last year’s record: 19-2, state champions

Returning athletes: Senior — Lexie Kesaris; Juniors — Katya Fons, Callie Samson, Madison Samson, Payton Winslow; Sophomores — Emma Theriault, Bugsy Hammerton, Dasha Fons, Avery Lutrzykowski, Addie Suckow, Izzy Frenette, Kristina Cornelio.

Key losses: Tia Rotolico

Promising newcomers: none

Season outlook: Nearly the same team that won last year’s state championship returns to try and repeat. The Saints lose former captain Tia Rotolico, so leadership will need to come from somewhere else. Gosselin believes his team will be competitive in every game this season.

Winter Preview

Girls’ Hockey: Defense the key for Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland