2006-07: 42 GP, 21-29—50

A returning Hobey Baker finalist will once again be a top candidate for the most significant individual award in the sport. His well-rounded game and leadership will help the RedHawks' entire team, and that success will lead to individual accolades.

2006-07: 43 GP, 31-26—57

Some saw the Hobey winner as a beneficiary of his linemates last season. With he and T.J. Oshie teaming up again, there's no reason they both can't be first-team All-Americans.

2006-07: 43 GP, 17-35—52

The Fighting Sioux's playmaker, Oshie led the team in assists and was great late, with 34 points in the last 20 games of the season. He led all scorers in the NCAA Tournament with eight points.

2006-07: 39 GP, 8-23—31

Chorney was the best all-around player on a talented Sioux blue line last year. Expect his minutes and responsibilities to increase even more as a junior.

2006-07: 39 GP, 9-17—26

The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder can make his presence felt in all three zones of the ice. He's a solid defenseman for Boston University's excellent unit, and he also scored nine goals and 17 assists last season, good for fourth on the team in points.

2006-07: 26-13-3, 2.41 GAA, .913 sv. pct.

In a pretty even crop of goaltenders, we consider Lerg to be more of a Gabe Gauthier type than a Thomas Vanek type. There are probably more technically sound or physically talented goalies, and many have better numbers, but Lerg's the guy we want in a big game.