Season Preview: Inside the NCHC

October 1, 2026 by Jordan McAlpine and Avash Kalra/CHN Reporters The NCHC features the reigning national champion, a new team, a new coach, several talented freshmen and multiple intriguing storylines heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Here’s who and what fans can keep an eye on this winter. 5 Things To Watch Will Arizona State Rebound? Arizona State has been the talk of the hockey world, for all the wrong reasons, since Matthew Mayich was hospitalized on Aug. 20. Despite constant scrutiny and rumors, ASU will move forward with the 2026-27 season, though head coach Greg Powers was finally put on…