Ncaa Men's Hockey Top 25
College hockey fans, it's that time of the year again! The NCAA Men's Hockey Top 25 has been released and the teams are gearing up to compete for the national championship. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the top 25 teams, their performances so far, and their chances of making it to the Frozen Four.
1. University of Minnesota Duluth
The University of Minnesota Duluth is currently the number one team in the country with a record of 12-2-2. The Bulldogs have won two of the last three national championships and are looking to make it a threepeat this year. Led by senior forward Nick Swaney, who has 17 points in 15 games, the Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with.
2. Boston College
Boston College is currently ranked second in the country with a record of 11-2-1. The Eagles have a balanced attack with six players having scored at least 10 points this season. Junior forward Alex Newhook leads the team with 17 points in 13 games. The Eagles are looking to win their sixth national championship this year.
3. University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is currently ranked third in the country with a record of 14-2-0. The Golden Gophers are led by senior forward Sammy Walker, who has 18 points in 16 games. The Gophers are looking to win their seventh national championship this year.
4. University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is currently ranked fourth in the country with a record of 13-3-1. The Fighting Hawks have a strong offense led by junior forward Jordan Kawaguchi, who has 22 points in 17 games. The Fighting Hawks are looking to win their ninth national championship this year.
5. University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is currently ranked fifth in the country with a record of 9-4-1. The Minutemen are led by senior forward Bobby Trivigno, who has 14 points in 12 games. The Minutemen won their first national championship in 2019 and are looking to add another one this year.
6. University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked sixth in the country with a record of 9-4-1. The Pioneers have a strong defense, allowing only 1.79 goals per game. The Pioneers are led by senior defenseman Ian Mitchell, who has 12 points in 14 games. The Pioneers are looking to win their ninth national championship this year.
7. University of Massachusetts Lowell
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is currently ranked seventh in the country with a record of 8-4-0. The River Hawks have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 10 points this season. Senior forward Charlie Levesque leads the team with 13 points in 12 games. The River Hawks are looking to win their second national championship this year.
8. University of Minnesota State
The University of Minnesota State is currently ranked eighth in the country with a record of 10-2-1. The Mavericks are led by senior forward Julian Napravnik, who has 18 points in 13 games. The Mavericks are looking to win their first national championship this year.
9. Clarkson University
Clarkson University is currently ranked ninth in the country with a record of 10-3-1. The Golden Knights have a strong defense, allowing only 1.93 goals per game. The Golden Knights are led by senior defenseman Jack Jacome, who has 10 points in 14 games. The Golden Knights are looking to win their fourth national championship this year.
10. St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University is currently ranked tenth in the country with a record of 8-4-0. The Huskies have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 10 points this season. Junior forward Nolan Walker leads the team with 13 points in 12 games. The Huskies are looking to win their first national championship this year.
11. University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is currently ranked eleventh in the country with a record of 8-6-0. The Wolverines have a strong offense led by sophomore forward Kent Johnson, who has 19 points in 14 games. The Wolverines are looking to win their tenth national championship this year.
12. Boston University
Boston University is currently ranked twelfth in the country with a record of 4-1-0. The Terriers have a strong defense, allowing only 1.40 goals per game. The Terriers are led by senior defenseman David Farrance, who has 5 points in 5 games. The Terriers are looking to win their sixth national championship this year.
13. Northeastern University
Northeastern University is currently ranked thirteenth in the country with a record of 6-3-1. The Huskies have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 10 points this season. Sophomore forward Tyler Madden leads the team with 16 points in 10 games. The Huskies are looking to win their second national championship this year.
14. University of Nebraska Omaha
The University of Nebraska Omaha is currently ranked fourteenth in the country with a record of 7-4-1. The Mavericks are led by senior forward Taylor Ward, who has 14 points in 12 games. The Mavericks are looking to win their first national championship this year.
15. Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is currently ranked fifteenth in the country with a record of 9-3-1. The Bobcats have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 10 points this season. Junior forward Odeen Tufto leads the team with 17 points in 13 games. The Bobcats are looking to win their first national championship this year.
16. University of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin is currently ranked sixteenth in the country with a record of 8-6-0. The Badgers have a strong offense led by senior forward Linus Weissbach, who has 18 points in 14 games. The Badgers are looking to win their seventh national championship this year.
17. Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University is currently ranked seventeenth in the country with a record of 9-4-0. The Falcons have a strong defense, allowing only 1.85 goals per game. The Falcons are led by senior defenseman Alec Rauhauser, who has 12 points in 13 games. The Falcons are looking to win their first national championship this year.
18. University of Minnesota Mankato
The University of Minnesota Mankato is currently ranked eighteenth in the country with a record of 8-3-1. The Mavericks have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 10 points this season. Junior forward Nathan Smith leads the team with 14 points in 12 games. The Mavericks are looking to win their second national championship this year.
19. University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is currently ranked nineteenth in the country with a record of 4-4-0. The Huskies have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 5 points this season. Sophomore forward Jachym Kondelik leads the team with 7 points in 8 games. The Huskies are looking to win their first national championship this year.
20. University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is currently ranked twentieth in the country with a record of 6-6-0. The Fighting Irish have a strong defense, allowing only 1.83 goals per game. The Fighting Irish are led by senior defenseman Nate Clurman, who has 6 points in 8 games. The Fighting Irish are looking to win their first national championship since 2018.
21. University of Michigan Tech
The University of Michigan Tech is currently ranked twenty-first in the country with a record of 5-5-2. The Huskies have a balanced attack with five players having scored at least 6 points this season. Junior forward Alec Broetzman leads the team with 11 points in 12 games. The Huskies are looking to win their first national championship since 1975.
22. Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is currently ranked twenty-second in the country with a record of 8-3-3. The Lakers have a strong defense, allowing only 1.87 goals per game. The Lakers are led by senior defenseman Lukas Kaelble, who has 11 points in 14 games. The Lakers are looking to win their fourth national championship this year.
23. University of Maine
The University of Maine is currently ranked twenty-third in the country with a record of 3-6-1. The Black Bears have a balanced attack with six players having scored at least 3 points this season. Senior forward Tim Doherty leads the team with 7 points in 10 games. The Black Bears are looking to win their third national championship this year.
24. Arizona State University
Arizona State University is currently ranked twenty-fourth in the country with a record of 3-7-2. The Sun Devils have a strong offense led by sophomore forward Matthew Kopperud, who has 10 points in 12 games. The Sun Devils are looking to win their first national championship this year.
25. Bemidji State University
Bemidji State University is currently ranked twenty-fifth in the country with a record of 5-3-1. The Beavers have a balanced attack with six players having scored at least 5 points this season. Senior forward Alex Ierullo leads the team with 8 points in 9 games. The Beavers are looking to win their first national championship this year.
That rounds out the NCAA Men's Hockey Top 25 for this season. It's sure to be an exciting year in college hockey as these teams battle it out for the national championship. Which team are you rooting for?
