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Mankato Today
By the People, for the People
UMD Hockey Teams See Minimal Ranking Changes as Seasons Near End
Women's team moves up one spot, men's team stays put in latest polls
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) hockey teams saw minimal movement in the latest national polls as their regular seasons near a close. The UMD women's hockey team moved up one spot to No. 9 in the USCHO poll after sweeping Minnesota, while the men's team remained at No. 9 following two wins over Miami (OH).
Why it matters
With the end of the regular season approaching, rankings take on added significance for both UMD teams as they jockey for position heading into the postseason. The women's team is now the fourth-highest ranked team in the WCHA, while the men's team continues to be one of the top-ranked teams in the country.
The details
The UMD women's hockey team moved up one spot to No. 9 in the latest USCHO poll after sweeping the University of Minnesota, their first such sweep since 2017. This makes them the fourth-highest ranked team in the WCHA. The UMD men's hockey team remained at No. 9 in the polls following two wins over 20th-ranked Miami (OH), marking just the second time this season they have swept a conference opponent.
- The UMD women's hockey team hosts the new No. 14 team, MSU Mankato, at 2 p.m. on Friday.
- The UMD men's hockey team closes out the regular season against Colorado College at home this weekend, with puck drop at 7:07 p.m. on Friday.
The players
Laura Schuler
Head coach of the UMD women's hockey team.
Scott Sandelin
Head coach of the UMD men's hockey team.
The takeaway
The minimal movement in the national rankings for both UMD hockey teams highlights the competitive nature of college hockey this season. As the regular seasons wind down, both squads will look to build momentum heading into the postseason with important matchups on the horizon.
