The Arizona Wildcats Ice Hockey team is set to begin their 2017-2018 season this weekend as they host in-state rivals, Grand Canyon and Arizona State, at the Tucson Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Last season, the Wildcats finished 14-14-2-2, narrowly missing the ACHA Division I National Tournament. Most people will remember the final weekend, in which the Wildcats swept Arizona State for the first time in nearly a decade (in both overtime and shootout fashions).
Now, Arizona is set to begin their fourth season under Chad Berman. Here are some of the things that you need to know about heading into opening weekend.