Going into the S43 Season, the Steelhawks look to be deeper and stronger in most of the areas of play (excluding goaltending, please don't look too hard at that right now).

Our first and most important strength is the depth of forward skaters that the Steelhawks boast. Zanarkand Abes, Robert Phelps, Oliver Konig, Nour Harrak, Vijanupatan Singh, Lyndis Vakarian, Dick Skillstedt. It's hard not to look at names like that and think that the Hawks aren't going to be potting goals when it counts and controlling the puck on the ice.

Another strength is the shutdown defensive corps that boasts just as much offensive firepower as it does defensive ability. Ben Dover, Finn Kruger, Ronnie Westbrook, Sami Owens. A deadly Top 4 to be sure, and these four represent the second line of defense against the East, a conference with shooters abound. But it should come as no surprise that these four are able to handle the best of the best when it comes down to the wire.

And last, but most certainly not least, one of the most cliche statements I can make--the locker room is ready to win. Everyone's comfortable and excited to be back on the ice with each other this year and we're ready to get back out there and prove our mettle as one of the best teams not just in the East, but in the league.