KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan picked up right where it left off last season, ranking among the nation's best in the preseason polls.
The preseason USA Hockey poll was released this afternoon, with WMU leading the charge. The Brown and Gold were also ranked first in the USCHO poll, which was released last week.
The Broncos collected 642 points and 22 first-place votes. Boston University (617 points), Michigan State (612), Denver (562) and Penn State (546) rounded out the top five of the USA Hockey poll.
The NCHC had eight teams ranked or receiving votes.