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USCHO Hockey Poll-March 2, 2026
Michigan and Michigan State top the latest college hockey rankings
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The latest USCHO Division I Men's Hockey Poll has been released, with Michigan and Michigan State occupying the top two spots. Michigan received 24 first-place votes, while Michigan State received 11. North Dakota, Western Michigan, and Providence round out the top 5.
Why it matters
The USCHO poll is one of the most respected rankings in college hockey, providing a snapshot of the top teams in the nation as the season winds down and teams prepare for the NCAA tournament.
The details
Michigan leads the poll with a 26-7-1 record, followed by Michigan State at 24-7-1 and North Dakota at 25-8-1. Western Michigan and Providence complete the top 5. Other notable teams include Penn State, Denver, Quinnipiac, and Cornell.
- The poll was released on March 2, 2026.
The players
Michigan
The top-ranked team in the USCHO poll, with a 26-7-1 record and 24 first-place votes.
Michigan State
The second-ranked team in the poll, with a 24-7-1 record and 11 first-place votes.
North Dakota
The third-ranked team in the poll, with a 25-8-1 record.
Western Michigan
The fourth-ranked team in the poll, with a 24-9-1 record and 1 first-place vote.
Providence
The fifth-ranked team in the poll, with a 22-9-2 record.
What’s next
The next USCHO poll will be released on March 9, 2026, as teams continue to jockey for position heading into the NCAA tournament.
The takeaway
The top of the USCHO poll is dominated by teams from the Big Ten and NCHC conferences, reflecting the strength of college hockey in the Midwest. As the season winds down, these top teams will be looking to secure high seeds in the NCAA tournament and make a run at a national championship.
