Cal Poly Season Preview

It’s looking like another strong year for Cal Poly, who is returning 7 Division I players from last year. The veteran team has age and experience on their side this season with six seniors, 2 juniors, a sophomore, and a freshman.

Goaltender Nicki Reiff returns for another year between the pipes for Cal Poly. Also among the returners are 3 of the top 5 regular season point leaders from last year: seniors Sam Poyer, Ryan Newens and Chris Kumata.  The trio amassed a total of 140 points in 16 regular season games and will look to improve upon that number for this year. Sniper Matt Fisher returns on offense for his second year, and looks to join the top scorers on the squad. Also returning are the tight knit defensive duo of Nico Delkeskamp and Jake Kockrow for their third year of Division I play. Mitch Plum also returns on Defense and is joined by his brother, Zach Plum.

The newest face to the organization is the freshman offensive threat, Alex "Fishbowl" Waddel. Prior to Cal Poly, Waddel captained the Jr. Steelheads 18U team in Idaho and he looks forward to making an impact offensively.

Looking forward to the San Jose kickoff tournament, Cal Poly faces Arizona State, UNLV and San Jose State.