WMU Hockey to Begin Regular Season Ranked #8 in Polls

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan hockey team is slated to begin its 2026-27 regular season later this week and will do so ranked No. 8 in the nation, after both the USCHO and USA Hockey released updated polls on Monday. The rankings continue WMU's run of having been ranked inside of the nation's top-10 since November of 2024. The top-5 remained unchanged in both polls, with Denver leading the way, followed by Michigan, Michigan State, North Dakota and Minnesota Duluth. Eight of the NCHC's 10 teams were either ranked or receiving notes, with the Broncos joined in the poll...