Wisconsin men's hockey ascends to No. 1 after sweep of Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Wisconsin men’s hockey is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the first time in three years, following a weekend sweep of Notre Dame. The Badgers improved their record to 6-0 with a convincing 7-1 victory on October 30 and a 9-1 win on the following day. Previously ranked second, Wisconsin garnered significant support in the polls, receiving 37 of 50 first-place votes in the USCHO poll. The Badgers take on Minnesota next on November 5, while Michigan, the former top-ranked team, recently lost to Ohio State before edging the Buckeyes in overtime the next day.
- •Wisconsin improves to 6-0-0 after weekends sweep.
- •The Badgers defeated Notre Dame 7-1 and 9-1.
- •Wisconsin received 37 of 50 first-place votes.
- •Michigan lost to Ohio State before an overtime win.
- •Next game for Wisconsin is at Minnesota on November 5.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin men's hockey supplants Michigan as nation's No. 1 team
"Thanks to a 6-0 record and a sweep of Notre Dame last weekend, Wisconsin men's hockey is the nation's No. 1 for the first time in three years.
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