NCHC Power Rankings see shakeup in week 3
After not seeing a single movement last week, there is a major shakeup in the NCHC power rankings. Six of the nine teams that played were involved in a sweep, allowing for significant movement.
1. North Dakota (4-0, Last week’s rank: 2)
North Dakota moves up a spot after sweeping Bentley in two shutouts. The Fighting Hawks visit Minnesota this week.
2. Western Michigan (4-0, Last week’s rank: 3)
Western Michigan swept Notre Dame in a home-and-home series last weekend. The Broncos visit Michigan on Friday. They host Wisconsin in an exhibition on Saturday.
3. Denver (2-2, Last week’s rank: 1)
Denver got swept by No. 1 Michigan without goaltender Johnny Hicks due to an injury. The Pioneers host Boston College this weekend
4. Minnesota-Duluth (3-1-2, Last week’s rank: 4)
Minnesota-Duluth took a win and a tie against Minnesota last week. The Bulldogs have a home-and-home series with Bemidji State this week.
5. Colorado College (3-1, Last week’s rank: 5)
Colorado College split at No. 16 UConn last weekend. The Tigers have the Battle for Pikes Peak against Air Force this week, a home-and-home series.
6. Miami (OH) (3-1, Last week’s rank: 7)
Miami swept Robert Morris last week. The Redhawks host Alaska-Anchorage this week.
7. Arizona State (4-2, Last week’s rank: 9)
Arizona State moves up a pair of spots after sweeping UMass-Lowell last week on the road. The Sun Devils are on bye this week.
8. St. Cloud State (2-3, Last week’s rank: 10)
Saint Cloud State split at Boston College last week. The Huskies have a bye week this week.
9. Nebraska-Omaha (0-2, Last week’s rank: 6)
Omaha kicked off its season by getting swept by No. 13 Augustana last week. The Mavericks visit Lindenwood this week.
10. St. Thomas (1-1, Last week’s rank: 8)
St. Thomas did not play last week. The Tommies have a home-and-home series with old CCHA conference foe Minnesota State this week.
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