To say this will be a season of change for the New Richmond boys hockey team would be an understatement.

The Tigers graduated 16 seniors and long-time coach Adam Swanda recently stepped down from his position after more than 20 years with the team.

The new Tigers will stay true to their roots. Stepping in as head coach will be former Tiger Zach Kier. Two of his assistant coaches, Josh Leavens and Aaron Chwialkowski, are also former Tiger skaters.

The Tigers will start their official practices under Kier and his staff on Monday, Nov. 5.