The 2026 NCAA champions, Wisconsin cut up first place votes with No. 2 Ohio State in every ballot, however finally got here out on prime with 293 factors within the USCHO ballot and 275 in USA Hockey’s.
Border rival Minnesota adopted carefully behind at third, with fellow WCHA groups Minnesota-Duluth (9) and Minnesota State (14 USCHO/13 USA Hockey) additionally discovering a spot within the rankings.
This marks the eleventh time in program historical past that Wisconsin has begun its season ranked first within the USCHO ballot. UW was picked second within the WCHA Preseason Coaches Ballot behind the Buckeyes.
The Badgers open up their season subsequent week on Sept. 25 towards St. Lawrence, who’s receiving votes in every of the polls.
Discover the complete USCHO and USA Hockey rankings right here.
