Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings
The Big Ten Men's Hockey Conference is one of the most exciting college hockey competitions in the United States. Since its inception in 2013, it has become one of the most competitive conferences in the NCAA. The conference comprises of seven teams, including Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Wisconsin. Each team plays a total of 24 games, with 12 home games and 12 away games. The team that ends up with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the Big Ten Champion. Let's take a closer look at the Big Ten Men's Hockey standings and see where each team stands as of now.
Minnesota Gophers
The Minnesota Gophers are currently leading the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 30 points. They have won 14 and lost only 4 games so far this season. Their winning percentage of .778 is the best in the conference. The Gophers have a potent offense, scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game, which is the highest in the Big Ten Conference.
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines are currently in second place in the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 27 points. They have a record of 11 wins, 6 losses, and 1 tie this season. The Wolverines have a solid defense, allowing only 2.36 goals per game, which is the lowest in the conference. The Wolverines have a great chance of winning the conference title this season.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are currently in third place in the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 26 points. They have a record of 10 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties this season. The Fighting Irish have a balanced team, with a solid defense and a potent offense. They have scored an average of 3.29 goals per game, which is the second-highest in the conference.
Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers are currently in fourth place in the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 23 points. They have a record of 9 wins, 7 losses, and 0 ties this season. The Badgers have a great offense, scoring an average of 3.38 goals per game, which is the third-highest in the conference. They will look to make a push in the remaining games to secure a high seed in the conference tournament.
Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans are currently in fifth place in the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 22 points. They have a record of 8 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie this season. The Spartans have a solid defense, allowing only 2.80 goals per game. They will look to improve their offense in the remaining games to secure a high seed in the conference tournament.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are currently in sixth place in the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 18 points. They have a record of 6 wins, 10 losses, and 0 ties this season. The Buckeyes have struggled this season, but they have a potent offense, scoring an average of 3.25 goals per game, which is the fourth-highest in the conference. They will look to improve their defense in the remaining games to secure a spot in the conference tournament.
Penn State Nittany Lions
The Penn State Nittany Lions are currently in seventh place in the Big Ten Men's Hockey Standings with 13 points. They have a record of 4 wins, 12 losses, and 0 ties this season. The Nittany Lions have struggled this season, but they have a potent offense, scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game. They will look to improve their defense in the remaining games to end the season on a high note.
Conclusion
The Big Ten Men's Hockey Conference is one of the most exciting college hockey competitions in the United States. It is a relatively new conference, but it has become one of the most competitive conferences in the NCAA. The Minnesota Gophers are currently leading the standings, while the Michigan Wolverines and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are doing their best to catch up. With the conference tournament fast approaching, every team will be looking to end the season on a high note and secure a high seed in the tournament.
