Ryan Bell led Providence College with 45 assists and 66 points last season. (Brian Foley Photography)
They don't call it Week Zero for no reason.
With just three men's lacrosse teams from the region -- across all three divisions -- in action, the college season will kick off under a blanket of freezing cold.
The big tilt pits Providence against Holy Cross, while Merrimack and new coach Mike Sciamanna open up against Bucknell.
Here is a look at players to watch and keys to each game.
