Coach: Wanda Ward-MacLean (31st year)

Conference: KVAC  Class: B

Last year: 11-3 (Lost in Western B semifinal in OT)

Returning players: Seniors — Emma Martineau (M), Sadie Royer (M), Emma Fournier (M/B); Juniors — Chantel Eells (B), Kierstin Leclerc (F), Ashley Mathieu (F).

Key losses: Sierra Santomango, Brianna DeGone, Meagan Dow, Kendra Gilbert, Emily Shaw, Annie Castonguay, Isabel Smith, Taylor Ouellette.

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Addison Gilbert (B), Brittany Cloutier (M); Juniors — Alivia Bubier (M), Kailyn Deblois (B), Gabby Sargent (B), Ashley Kelly (G); Sophomores — Alana Hartlford (B), Allie Belaire (M); Freshman — Kaitlyn Leclerc (F).

Season outlook: With a lot of first-year varsity players, the team is going to have to work hard to come together quickly as the regular season starts with seven games in the first 15 days. The conference is always tough, and adding Spruce Mountain to the mix doesn’t make it any easier.