Lakers Reload for 2011-12 Championship Run

The 2011-12 Oswego State Lakers have two goals this season, win their ninth SUNYAC title and return to the Frozen Four for the third straight year. The Lakers return an all-star lineup of 20 upper classmen and add eight new faces that will bring a new dimension of size and skill to a team ranked second in pre-season polls. Here's a quick preview of this year's team.

Key Returners:

F - Ian Boots (A): 40 points (15 goals, 25 assists), First Team All-SUNYAC
F - Jon Whitelaw (A): 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists)
F - Andrew Mather (C): 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists)
D - Hank Van Boxmeer: 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 18 games last season
G - Paul Beckwith: 2.04 GAA, First Team All-American

New Faces:

F- RJay Berra: Fr. (5-10, 190), Grande Prairie Storm
F - Chris Carr: Fr. (5-10, 175), Burlington Cougars
F - Eli Kim-Swallow: Fr. (5-10, 185), St. Michael's Buzzers
F - Peter Rodrigues: Fr. (6-2, 195), Markham Waxers
F - Stan Smrke: Fr. (6-6, 210), Brockville Braves
D - Zack Josepher: Jr. (6-0, 190), Michigan State
D - Bobby Gertsakis: Fr. (5-10, 175), Burlington Cougars
D - Nick Rivait: Fr. (6-2, 210), Oakville Blades

The Lakers will open their season this weekend with a home and home series vs #6 Elmira. Both games can be heard on 88.9 FM WNYO with live stats via Oswego Athletics.

Lakers Ranked Second in Pre-Season Poll

USCHO.com Division III Men's Poll (October 10, 2011)

1. St. Norbert (16)

2. Oswego (3)
3. Norwich (1)
4. Adrian
5. Plattsburgh
6. Elmira
7. Castleton
8. Bowdoin
9. Wisc-Superior
10. Hamline
11. Neumann
12. Geneseo
13. Utica
14. Milwaukee School of
15. Curry