While the Nipissing Lakers continued their consecutive playoff appearance streak, they did graduate a number of players and will have a slightly new look heading into 2019-20.

The Lakers have 12 new members of the program, but all come with a very impressive pedigree.

The team has added key pieces at each position and brought on some firepower from a number of different top club teams, including some right here in North Bay.

Most, if not all, of the newcomers have also played for their province throughout their career and even though they have had extremely talented and quality recruiting classes in the past, from top to bottom, this year may be the best yet.

What they lack in experience, they more than make up in skill and ability and will no doubt be back in the post-season, pushing for their first OUA title.

Nipissing will begin their regular season Thursday morning at 11am in Sudbury at Countryside Arena.

"With a solid set of returning players and a lot excellent new additions, our team has what it takes to produce positive results this year. We are strong all over the ice and are excited about the upcoming season."
- Lakers captain, forward Jetta Derenoski – Vawn, SK


Key Returnees
Kaetlyn Heppner
Jetta Derenoski
Danika Ranger
Maria Dominico

Key Departures
Bronwyn Bolduc
Sam Strassburger
Kaley Tienhaara
Zosia Davis

Key Recruits
Maggie McKee
Victoria Quance
Allison Hayhurst
Madison Laberge
Malory Dominico