North Dakota Ranked #2 in USCO Hockey Poll

The University of North Dakota hockey team moves up to #2 in the latest USCHO Division I Men's Poll.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:06pm

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The University of North Dakota hockey team has been ranked #2 in the latest USCHO Division I Men's Poll released on March 16, 2026. This marks a rise in the rankings for the Fighting Hawks, who were previously ranked lower in the poll.

Why it matters

The USCHO poll is one of the most widely followed and respected rankings of college hockey teams in the United States. A high ranking in the poll can boost a team's national profile, help with recruiting, and increase excitement and attendance for their games.

The details

North Dakota received 912 voting points in the poll, trailing only the University of Minnesota who received 949 points and the #1 ranking. The Fighting Hawks moved up from a previous ranking, demonstrating the strength of their program this season.

  • The USCHO Division I Men's Poll was released on March 16, 2026.

The players

University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota is a public research university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Its hockey team, the Fighting Hawks, is one of the most successful college hockey programs in the country.

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is a public research university located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Its hockey team, the Golden Gophers, is also one of the top college hockey programs in the United States.

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The takeaway

North Dakota's rise to #2 in the USCHO poll demonstrates the continued strength and success of their hockey program, which has been a perennial powerhouse in college hockey for decades.