2026-27 University of North Dakota Hockey Season

[brianvf]

Ryan Sikes did a detailed stats prediction model to predict the NCHC standings for this year.
Interesting read for the teams.  Probably a couple mistakes, I noticed he still lists Gajan for UMD in net.    

https://rmshockey.substack.com/p/2026-27-ncaa-season-nchc-roster-outlook

His predicted order of finish:

1. DU
2. UND
3. UMD
4. WMU
5. CC
6. Miami
7. UST
8. ASU
9. UNO
10. SCSU

[farce poobah]

26 minutes ago, brianvf said:

Ryan Sikes did a detailed stats prediction model to predict the NCHC standings for this year.
Interesting read for the teams.  Probably a couple mistakes, I noticed he still lists Gajan for UMD in net.    

https://rmshockey.substack.com/p/2026-27-ncaa-season-nchc-roster-outlook

His predicted order of finish:

1. DU
2. UND
3. UMD
4. WMU
5. CC
6. Miami
7. UST
8. ASU
9. UNO
10. SCSU

Well, if Johnny Hicks continues saving 96% of shots for Denver, they might just go unbeaten.

[brianvf]

58 minutes ago, farce poobah said:

Well, if Johnny Hicks continues saving 96% of shots for Denver, they might just go unbeaten.

I predict that Hicks will have more losses in his first month this season than he did all of last season.   

[siouxfaninseattle]

21 minutes ago, brianvf said:

I predict that Hicks will have more losses in his first month this season than he did all of last season.   

Pretty bold prediction, or not. i predict that Du will raise two banners - one for last season's natty and one for the '26/'27 season.