Lines: Matthew Wood makes debut at center in season opener

The first lineup of the season features a handful of surprises.

Author

Daniel Connolly
October 07, 2023

Photo: Ian Bethune

UConn men’s hockey’s season kicks off on Monday night against Colgate at Class of 1965 Arena in Hamilton, New York. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

UConn lines

Analysis:

  • Matthew Wood will make his UConn debut at center. Hudson Schandor, Samu Salminen and Tristan Fraser will be the Huskies’ other face-off men.

  • Jake Black and Ryan Tattle claim the final two spots in the lines, while Joey Muldowney edges out Jake Veilleux at the extra skater spot.

  • Jack Pascucci beat out Owen Simpson on defense.

  • No word yet on who will start in goal.

Colgate lines