2003-04: 34 GP, 18-23—41

Eaves played a bit in the shadow of linemates Ben Eaves (his older brother) and Tony Voce last year, but now he and senior Ryan Shannon will be looked to as BC's offensive leaders. Strong on his skates with tremendous skills, Eaves combines his brother’s playmaking ability and Voce’s finishing touch.

2003-04: 42 GP, 19-29—48

Slater plays with a hard-nosed style, driving to the net with abandon. His strength allows him to maneuver in traffic with the puck and ward off defenders. He’s hardly one-dimensional – give him space and he’ll unleash a shot that’s among the hardest and most accurate in the college game.

2003-04: 34 GP, 16-22—38

Stempniak brings a strong work ethic and all-around game to the ice every night and has the talent and creativity to manufacture offense on his own. He may not capture headlines the way linemate Hugh Jessiman does but without Stempniak, Jessiman wouldn't be a point-per-game player.

2003-04: 42 GP, 4-12—16

Alberts is a physical force who has also gained confidence when the puck's on his stick. His positional play and excellent reach are big reasons why the Eagles are so successful at limiting opponents' shots.

2003-04: 41 GP, 7-19—26

There are defensemen with gaudier statistics, but you’d be hard pressed to find a blueliner as consistent as Greene. Fundamentally sound on both ends of the ice, he’s often the first player Miami coaches send over the boards regardless of the situation.

2003-04: 14-4-3, 1.19 GAA, .956 GAA

Al Montoya garnered much of the attention last season after leading the U.S. to its first World Junior gold medal, but Howard – who missed the WJC due to an ankle injury – took Maine to the brink of an NCAA title. With partner Frank Doyle graduated, Howard becomes Maine’s go-to guy in goal.