Media members who cover Atlantic Hockey have tabbed Air Force as the team to beat during the 2017-18 season.
School | Points (First-place votes) |
1. Air Force | 193 (14) |
2. Robert Morris | 180 (4) |
3. Canisius | 142 |
4. Army West Point | 137 |
5. RIT | 125 |
6. Mercyhurst | 119 |
7. Holy Cross | 105 |
8. Bentley | 74 |
9. American International | 49 |
10. Sacred Heart | 39 |
11. Niagara | 25 |
In addition, the media chose two preseason All-Star Teams, with Robert Morris forward Brady Ferguson the lone unanimous selection.
First Team
Player's Name | Position | School |
Brady Ferguson | F | Robert Morris |
Jordan Himley | F | Air Force |
Alex Tonge | F | Robert Morris |
Phil Boje | D | Air Force |
Les Lancaster | D | Mercyhurst |
Francis Marotte | G | Robert Morris |
Second Team
Player's Name | Position | School |
Ryan Schmelzer | F | Canisius |
Derek Barach | F | Mercyhurst |
Kyle Schmidt | F | Bentley |
Brady Norrish | D | RIT |
Eric Israel | D | Robert Morris |
Aidan Pelino | G | Bentley |