No movement in Week 2 of NCHC power rankings

Four of the ten NCHC teams did not play last week as the season is in its infancy. That, along with results going similar to expected, means there is no movement in the power rankings.

1. Denver (2-0, Last week’s rank: 1)

Denver demolished the USA Hockey Under-18 Team in an exhibition game. The Pioneers host No. 2 Michigan this week in a huge series.

2. North Dakota (2-0, Last week’s rank: 2)

North Dakota swept Bemidji State last weekend. The Fighting Hawks host Bentley this week.

3. Western Michigan (2-0, Last week’s rank: 3)

Western Michigan swept Ferris State last week. The Broncos face Notre Dame in a home-and-home series this weekend.

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

Minnesota-Duluth suffered an overtime loss and a tie at Augustana last week. The Bulldogs host No. 20 Minnesota.

5. Colorado College (2-0, Last week’s rank: 5)

Colorado College beat the USA Hockey Under-18 Team in an exhibition. The Tigers visit UConn and the ice bus this weekend.

6. Nebraska-Omaha (0-0, Last week’s rank: 6)

Omaha beat Manitoba (USports) last week in an exhibition. The Mavericks play a home-and-home with Augustana this week to start their season.

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

Miami did not play last week. The Redhawks have a home-and-home series against Robert Morris this week.

8. St. Thomas (1-1, Last week’s rank: 8)

St. Thomas is in its first year in the NCHC after departing the CCHA. After not playing at all last week, the Tommies host Air Force.

9. Arizona State (2-2, Last week’s rank: 9)

Arizona State split with Holy Cross last week, winning in overtime. The Sun Devils head to UMass-Lowell.

10. St. Cloud State (1-2, Last week’s rank: 10)

Saint Cloud State split with Michigan Tech last week, including an overtime loss. The Huskies visit Boston College this week.