COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-- The NCHC released its 2025-26 preseason poll this afternoon. The Miami University hockey team was picked to finish ninth, receiving a total of 35 votes.

Defending national champion Western Michigan was picked first, followed by Denver and North Dakota. Four different conference programs received first-place votes in the poll.

The RedHawks get the 2025-26 season underway on Friday, Oct. 3 against Ferris State at Steve "Coach" Cady Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m.

NCHC Preseason Poll
1. Western Michigan, 252 points (19 first-place votes)
2. Denver, 225 (4)
3. North Dakota, 220 (5)
4. Arizona State, 180 (2)
5. Colorado College, 128
6. Minnesota Duluth, 120
7. Omaha, 110
8. St. Cloud State, 80
9. Miami, 35