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MSU hockey ends season ranked in top five of final USCHO.com poll
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Michigan State hockey concluded the 2025-26 season ranked No. 5 in the final USCHO.com poll, maintaining a top-five position throughout the year. The Spartans finished with a 26-9-2 record and won their third consecutive Big Ten championship.
Michigan State hockey ended the 2025-26 season ranked in the top five nationally.
Michigan State was ranked within the top five nationally in the USCHO.com poll for the entire season, finishing at No. 5 in the final poll released on Monday. The Spartans were No. 1 for a number of weeks throughout the year and never dropped outside of the top five.
Wisconsin (No. 2) and Michigan (No. 3) were the lone teams from the Big Ten ahead of the Spartans. Penn State also finished the season ranked at No. 11 in the final poll.
Michigan State finished this season with an overall record of 26-9-2, losing in the regional final to Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans won a third straight Big Ten championship during the regular season and received a third straight top seed in the NCAA Tournament as well.
Michigan State finished last season ranked No. 6 nationally and the year prior to that No. 5 in the final poll from USCHO.com. The Spartans, however, have not reached a Frozen Four in each of those three seasons.
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This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU hockey ends season ranked in top five of final USCHO.com poll
Q&A
What was Michigan State hockey's final ranking in the USCHO.com poll for the 2025-26 season?
Michigan State hockey finished the 2025-26 season ranked No. 5 in the final USCHO.com poll.
How did Michigan State hockey perform in the NCAA Tournament during the 2025-26 season?
Michigan State lost in the regional final to Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament.
What was Michigan State hockey's overall record for the 2025-26 season?
Michigan State hockey had an overall record of 26 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties (26-9-2) for the 2025-26 season.
