Last season, Michigan's hockey team was picked to finish sixth in the Big Ten in the preseason poll but it rallied in the second half and placed third, ultimately reaching the Frozen Four for the first time since 2011.
Returning a strong core from last year's team, including sophomore defenseman Quinn Hughes, who was selected seventh overall in June's NHL draft, the Wolverines are predicted to finish second in the 2018-19 Big Ten preseason poll, which is voted on by the league's coaches.
Michigan State, which finished seventh last year at 6-16-2-1 in conference play, is picked to finish last for the third straight season.