Preseason Power Rankings: Previewing teams ranked No.60-57

Also: The United Collegiate Hockey Cup unveiled its logo and tickets are on sale

Let’s continue my preseason power rankings, looking at the teams I have ranked No. 60-57. Today’s newsletter (#584) has in-depth looks at Niagara, Alaska Anchorage, Canisius, and Long Island.

Also, the United Collegiate Hockey Cup has unveiled its new logo, and tickets are on sale now for the tournament to crown a champion of college hockey independent programs.

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The page will be updated with national and league-by-league rankings as more teams are released.

(60) Niagara

Forwards: Niagara Faces Uphill Battle After Offensive Exodus

Niagara has a lot of production to replace up front, largely due to the transfer portal. Reigning AHA Rookie of the Year, Trevor Hoskin, transferred to Merrimack. Jason Ahearn — who matched Hoskin in points last season — is also headed to Hockey East (UMass Lowell), while Tyler Wallace, who was second on the team in goals (14), has departed for RPI. Adding to the losses, Shane Ott (34 points) graduated.