Freshman forward Lucas Almeida in action for UConn. (UConn Athletics)
The men's Division 1 season is off and running, with teams beginning to enter the thick of conference fixtures.
Across New England, highlights include nationally-ranked Vermont and New Hampshire off to great starts. Bryant, BU and UConn have also started strong, while other men's teams around New England hold mostly promising records.
Several teams across New England have impressed early in their non-conference portion, some of which have relied heavily on first-year players to play crucial minutes and contribute meaningful goals.
Here are 10 men’s Division 1 freshmen in New England who have stood out so far in 2023:
