Wisconsin hockey ranked sixth in preseason USCHO Men's Poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are ranked sixth in the first USCHO Division 1 Men's Poll of the season. After making a strong run to the national championship game last year, they now trail teams like Denver, Michigan, and North Dakota in the rankings. Denver holds the top spot with 35 first-place votes, while Wisconsin's head coach Mike Hastings aims for a national title despite losing some key players. The Badgers' first game of the season will be closely followed as they seek to climb back up the standings.
- •Wisconsin is ranked sixth in the preseason USCHO Men's Poll.
- •Denver ranks first with 35 first-place votes.
- •Wisconsin reached the national championship last season.
- •Head coach Mike Hastings aims for a national title this year.
- •Wisconsin lost several quality skaters from last season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin hockey falls outside top five in preseason USCHO Men's Poll
"The first USCHO Division 1 Men's Poll of the season is here, and the Wisconsin Badgers are in the top 10.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
IIHF•Nov 10, 2026, 2:49 AMNashville Predators' Pekka Rinne 'humbled' by Hockey Hall of Fame induction
IIHF•Nov 10, 2026, 1:57 AMHarvey hat trick in US rout at women’s hockey worlds and Canada puts 10 on Denmark
IIHF•Nov 9, 2026, 10:31 AMFirst look at generic jerseys as Canada takes the ice at women’s worlds- IIHF•Nov 8, 2026, 8:54 PMDevils stay top with overtime victory against Stars
IIHF•Nov 8, 2026, 7:25 PMNorway says it has been bumped by the IIHF to allow Russia to compete at world juniors in Canada
IIHF•Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 AMRed Wings Prospect Lighting Up World Junior Prelim