Reece Armitage, Falmouth junior defenseman: Entering his third year as a key part of the Yachtsmen’s defense. Had nine assists last season.
Robbie Armitage, Falmouth junior forward: Reece’s twin brother, he tallied 22 points last season and was an all-West second-team pick.
Carl Bear, Gorham senior forward: Emerged as a leader in the Rams’ run to a second-straight regional title, coming up with big goals and assists.
Bo Beveridge, Kennebunk senior forward: A second-team Class B West selection, Beveridge is the Rams’ top returning forward.
Noah Bird, Gorham junior goalie: Many teams have a new starting goalie but Bird, who got hot last postseason, is back in net for the Rams.
Jack Callahan, Scarborough senior forward: A second-team all-West selection, Callahan made some huge plays in the postseason.
Chris Camelio, Falmouth junior forward: The Yachtsmen’s top offensive threat, he was a first-team all-West selection with 34 points (14 goals) last year.
Matt Caron, Scarborough senior forward: Injured most of last season, Caron returned in time to key the Red Storm’s championship run.
Donovan Connor, Kennebunk senior defenseman: Connor is one of the experienced players expected to make the Rams favorites in Class B South.
Walter Conrad, Yarmouth senior defenseman: A first-team Class B all-West selection, Conrad recorded eight goals and 14 assists last season.
Kerry Crepeau, Biddeford senior forward: The Tigers’ best all-around returning player, he was a first-team all-West selection last year.
Jesse Cyr-Brophy, Cheverus senior forward: An excellent shooter and the Stags’ top returning scorer with seven goals and seven assists.
Nick Czuchra, Camden Hills senior defenseman: A Class B West honorable mention pick, Czuchra will lead the Windjammers into a new region (Class B North).
Dylan Demers, Biddeford junior defenseman: Gained experience last year and will lead the defense this season.
Ben Ekedahl, Cape Elizabeth junior forward: Gives the Capers a lot of speed, as well as some scoring (five goals and 13 assists last season).
Owen Elliott, Thornton Academy senior forward: One of the bright spots last year for the Trojans, Owens was a second-team All-West selection.
Patrick Grant, Yarmouth senior forward: A Class B West honorable mention, Grant recorded 10 goals and 11 assists last season.
Michael Hatch, Cheverus sophomore defenseman: Proved dependable as a freshman and is now the Stags’ leader on the blue line.
Sean McDonald, Scarborough senior defenseman: Much is expected from McDonald after being a first-team all-West selection last season.
Eric Murray, Scarborough junior defenseman: Murray was one of the many young players to step up last year for the Red Storm. Now he’s ready to be a leader.
Ricky Ruck, Biddeford junior forward: One of the most dangerous scorers in the state, Ruck could be the spark for Tigers to win Class A South.
Dominic Tocci, Portland/Deering junior defenseman: A first-team all-West pick as a forward who has moved to defense.
Luke Trickey, Cheverus senior forward: Persistent defensive forward who is becoming a scoring threat (four points in season opener).
Tyler Whitten, Noble/Wells senior defenseman: A first-team all-West pick, Whitten will be relied on heavily by the rebuilding Knights.
Colby Williams, Greely senior forward: The always-hustling Williams was one of the Rangers’ few scoring threats last season (eight goals).
– Kevin Thomas
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