The College of Saint Benedict hockey team opens its home season this weekend with a doubleheader against Hamline University. The Blazers were 3-5-2 at home last year, including an overtime victory over the Pipers.

The Schedule:

Blazers at Hamline, 7 p.m., Friday, November 20th, St. Paul, Minn.

Hamline at Blazers, 3 p.m., Saturday, November 21st, Municipal Athletic Complex, St. Cloud, Minn.

The Records:

CSB: 1-3 (0-2 MIAC)

HU: 1-2-2 (1-0-1 MIAC)

Who to Watch:

CSB:

Jr. F Elli Marvin | Leads the Blazers with two goals thus far

So. F Brigette Miller | Had one goal and an assist in victory over Marian

Fy. G Angel Hillstrom | 62 saves in first two career starts for Blazers

HU:

Jr. F Jessica Goldberg | Leads Hamline in points with four goals and two assists (six points)

Jr. F Jena Kosley | Leads the Pipers with four assists

Jr. G Mary Shefvelend | Third in the MIAC with 95 saves thus far

About the Pipers

After finishing 9th in the MIAC last season with a 6-17-2 (4-12-2 MIAC) record last season, the Pipers have a new face behind their bench this season. The new head honcho is Natalie Darwitz. Yes you read that right. The Pipers are now coached by the former Gopher and three-time Olympian. Darwitz waited five games to secure her first NCAA coaching victory, but the Pipers are 1-0-1 in the MIAC and looking to turn their fortunes around with a coach who has succeeded at every level of hockey.

The Storyline:

After disappointing seasons last year, both Saint Ben's and Hamline are looking to move up the standings in 2015-16. The Blazers, who finished ahead of Hamline at eighth last year, will be looking to use this game to establish their first MIAC victory and build some momentum heading into next week's matchup against Gustavus. Key to victory will be to get an early lead against a Hamline defense which is giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Last Year: