The Middlebury men’s ice hockey program begins its season on Friday, November 18 with a pair of home NESCAC contests. The Panthers are celebrating the 100th year of the program during the 2022-23 campaign.

Captain EMack Bentley returns for his final season after leading the team in points (13) and assists (nine) a year ago. Bentley is joined by returning forwards Jin Lee (5G, 6A), Chris Garbe (5G, 4A) and leading goal-scorer Paddy Bogart (6G, 2A). Lee had a stellar contest against Williams in the second meeting last year, recording a hat trick to lead the Panthers to a 4-1 win. 

Nolan Moore paced the blueliners with nine points (1G, 8A) and will anchor the defensive unit alongside Jake Horoho in goal. Horoho played a majority of the minutes for Middlebury last season, recording a .923 save percentage. 

Neil Sinclair returns for his 11th season at the helm of the program, welcoming back assistant coach Jack Ceglarski for his second year.