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.

[AlphaMikeFoxtrot]

12 hours 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

Cooper Simpson at less than 0.4 points per game is way too low. Cole Spicer at 0.55 is certainly a prediction too.