NCHC power rankings see week four shakeup ahead of conference play

Now that the season is fully underway, all 10 NCHC teams have wins and losses, which was not the case last week, leading to some movement. Conference play begins for eight teams this week.

1. Denver (3-2-1, Last week’s rank: 3) 

Denver won and tied with Boston College last week. The Pioneers host Omaha this week.

2. Western Michigan (4-1, Last week’s rank: 2) 

Western Michigan lost to Michigan in one game last week. The Broncos host Long Island this week.

3. Minnesota-Duluth (5-1-2, Last week’s rank: 4) 

Minnesota-Duluth swept Bemidji State. The Bulldogs visit Colorado College this week.

4. North Dakota (4-2, Last week’s rank: 1) 

North Dakota was swept by Minnesota last week. The Fighting Hawks play Michigan State in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin this week.

5. Colorado College (5-1, Last week’s rank: 5) 

Colorado College swept Air Force in the Battle for Pikes Peak. The Tigers host Minnesota-Duluth this week.

6. Miami (OH) (5-1, Last week’s rank: 6) 

Miami swept Alaska-Anchorage at home with one win coming in overtime. The Redhawks host St. Thomas this week.

7. Nebraska-Omaha (2-2, Last week’s rank: 9) 

Nebraska-Omaha swept Lindenwood, with one win coming in overtime fashion.

8. Arizona State (4-2, Last week’s rank: 7) 

Arizona State had a bye week last week. This week the Sun Devils visit St. Cloud State.

9. St. Cloud State (2-3, Last week’s rank: 8) 

St. Cloud State did not play last week. This week the Huskies host Arizona State.

10. St. Thomas (1-3, Last week’s rank: 10)

St. Thomas got swept by old CCHA rival Minnesota State last week. The Tommies’ first NCHC conference series as a member is at Miami.