NEWTOWN, Pa. – The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) released its 2026-27 men's ice hockey preseason coaches' poll, with Arcadia University selected to finish fifth.

The Knights received 33 points to rank fifth in the nine-team poll. Neumann topped the poll with 64 points and eight first-place votes, followed by Stevenson (55), Alvernia (50) and Wilkes (42). Arcadia was followed by Lebanon Valley (30), King's (24), Misericordia (18) and Albright (8).

2026-27 MAC Men's Ice Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll

Rank             Team Points             (1st Place Votes)
1 Neumann          64                                 (8)
2 Stevenson         55
3 Alvernia             50
4 Wilkes               42
5 Arcadia            33
6 Lebanon Valley 30
7 King's               24
8 Misericordia     18
9 Albright             8

Last season, the Knights finished with a 9-13-3 overall record and a 6-12-3 mark in conference play. Arcadia returns five of its top seven point scorers from last season, including All-MAC Second Team selection Grant Burback.

The Knights open the 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct. 31, when Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts visits Hatfield Ice Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m.

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