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.
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