Coach: Jaimee Brett (fourth year)

Conference: KVAC; Class: A

Last year’s record: 3-9

Returning athletes: Seniors — Sadie Record, Katie Bowie, Paige Garcia, Amber Jenkins, Amanda Martin, Abby Angevine; Juniors — Samantha Bickford, Allyssa Hanley, Natalie DelVisco.

Key losses: Ellex Loper, Jesse Murch, Tayla Smedberg, Coley Zufelt.

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Hannah Hartnett, Haley Wakefield, Emily Lathrop; Freshman — Caroline Burns.

Season outlook: Just missing out on the playoffs a year ago is motivation enough for this now-veteran group. Look for the Vikings to push into the postseason this year behind a strong defense and a seasoned goaltender in Bickford.