No changes in NCHC power rankings after the first week of conference play

NCHC conference play began for eight of the ten teams last week. Three of the four series ended in splits, with no movement in the rankings. All ten teams play this week, for the first time all season.

1. Denver (5-2-1, 2-0 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 1) 

Denver swept Nebraska-Omaha at home last week. The Pioneers visit Arizona State this week.

2. Western Michigan (6-1, Last week’s rank: 2) 

Western Michigan swept Long Island last week. The Broncos visit North Dakota to open their NCHC play this week.

3. Minnesota-Duluth (6-2-2, 1-1 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 3) 

Minnesota-Duluth split at Colorado College last week. The Bulldogs host Miami this week.

4. North Dakota (4-3, Last week’s rank: 4) 

North Dakota lost to Michigan State in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin last Saturday. The Fighting Hawks host Western Michigan to open conference play this week.

5. Colorado College (6-2, 1-1 NCHC Last week’s rank: 5) 

Colorado College split with Minnesota-Duluth this week. The Tigers host Lindenwood, who is 1-3 against NCHC teams this season. 

6. Miami (OH) (7-1, 1-1 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 6) 

The Redhawks split with St. Thomas last week. The Redhawks visit Minnesota-Duluth this week.

7. Nebraska-Omaha (2-4, 0-2 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 7) 

Last week, Denver swept Nebraska-Omaha. The Mavericks host St. Cloud State this week.

8. Arizona State (5-3, 1-1 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 8) 

Arizona State split at St. Cloud State last week. This week, the Sun Devils host Denver.

9. St. Cloud State (3-4, 1-1 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 9) 

Last week, St. Cloud State split against Arizona State. The Huskies visit Nebraska-Omaha this week.

10. St. Thomas (2-4, 1-1 NCHC, Last week’s rank: 10)

St. Thomas collected its first NCHC win in a split against Miami last week. The Tommies host Alaska-Anchorage this week.