Western Michigan Receives First-Place Vote, Rises to No. 5 in National Polls

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After its second consecutive sweep to start the season, the Western Michigan hockey team received a first-place vote in the USCHO poll and moved up to No. 5 in the nation in both the USCHO and USA Hockey polls which were released on Monday. The rankings continue WMU's run of having been ranked inside of the nation's top-10 since November of 2024. Michigan moved up to the top spot in both polls, and was followed by Michigan State, North Dakota, Denver and the Broncos in the top-5. Five NCHC teams were ranked this week, with WMU joined...