Northeastern a near-unanimous pick to finish atop Hockey East in 2022 women’s preseason coaches poll

Northeastern is a near-unanimous pick to win Hockey East for the upcoming 2022-23 season (photo: Jim Pierce).

Hockey East announced Tuesday the results of its women’s preseason coaches poll.

Northeastern took the top spot with nine first-place votes, while Vermont picked up the other vote for the top spot.

1. Northeastern – 90 (9)
2. Vermont – 79 (1)
3. Boston College – 76
4. Providence – 61
5. Boston University – 59
6. UConn – 53
7. Maine – 39
8. New Hampshire – 38
9. Merrimack – 26
10. Holy Cross – 19