SB Nation Preseason All-Atlantic Hockey Teams

Mercyhurst was selected first in the Atlantic Hockey Association Preseason Coaches' Poll released last week by the league. There's little doubt the Lakers will be at or very close to the top of the league standings when the season ends, and that's for good reason. Rick Gotkin's team is loaded with talent -- a few of whom are present on SB Nation's Preseason Atlantic Hockey All-Conference teams as selected by Jeff Cox.

SB Nation Preseason First Team All-Atlantic Hockey

Forward: Matthew Zay (Mercyhurst, Sr.)

Forward: Cody Wydo (Robert Morris, Sr.)

Forward: Alex Grieve (Bentley, Sr.)

Defense: Steve Weinstein (Bentley, Sr.)

Defense: Vince Muto (Niagara, Soph.)

Goaltender: Jimmy Sarjeant (Mercyhurst, Sr.)

SB Nation Preseason Second Team All-Atlantic Hockey

Forward: Cole Gunner (Air Force, Sr.)

Forward: Andrew Gladiuk (Bentley, Jr.)

Forward: Ryan Misiak (Mercyhurst, Sr.)

Defense: Joe McNamara (Holy Cross, Jr.)

Defense: Mitch Nylen (Sacred Heart, Soph.)

Goaltender: Matt Ginn (Holy Cross, Sr.)

SB Nation Preseason Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie Team

Forward: Derian Plouffe (Niagara)

Forward: David Parrottino (Canisius)

Forward: Scott Pooley (Holy Cross)

Defense: Kyle Mackey (Air Force)

Defense: Zach Todd (Mercyhurst)

Goaltender: Jayson Argue (Bentley)

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Jeff Cox covers college, junior and high school hockey, NCAA recruiting and NHL Draft prospects. Follow him on Twitter @JeffCoxSports.