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Michigan State hockey opens ranked No. 3 in USA Hockey poll

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Michigan State hockey opens ranked No. 3 in USA Hockey poll
Summary

Michigan State hockey has been ranked No. 3 in the preseason USA Hockey Men's College Hockey Poll released on September 28, 2026. The Spartans trail only Denver, ranked No. 1, and Michigan at No. 2. This ranking is consistent with the recent USCHO.com preseason rankings. Michigan State is set to start the season with an exhibition game against Boston College on October 2, followed by their first official game against Northern Michigan on October 9.

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  • •Michigan State ranked No. 3 in USA Hockey preseason poll.
  • •Denver is ranked No. 1, Michigan No. 2.
  • •Spartans' exhibition game is on October 2.
  • •First official game scheduled for October 9 against Northern Michigan.
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  • 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — MSU hockey ranked in top three nationally in USA Hockey poll
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See where the Spartans landed in the preseason USA Hockey national poll

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