"The NCHC and Big Ten dominated the top of the national rankings virtually the entire season, with Michigan settling at the top as the No. 1 team in the country and top overall seed in the NCAA tournament."
"Teams from the NCHC and Big Ten accounted for seven on the top nine teams in NPI, the metric used to determine the NCAA field and seeds."
"ECAC champ Dartmouth, No. 6 in NPI, made the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1980, and No. 7 Providence won its first-ever Hockey East regular-season title."
The 2025-26 men's college hockey season has seen the NCHC and Big Ten dominate rankings, with Michigan as the top team. Michigan State also earned a No. 1 seed, alongside North Dakota and Western Michigan from the NCHC. Dartmouth and Providence emerged as notable teams from the East, with Dartmouth making its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1980. The NCAA tournament begins with regional play, and analysts provide insights on teams to watch and predictions for the Frozen Four.
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