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2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:54 am
by mbenecke
The 2021-2022 CCHA Preseason Poll has been released, and it's about as expected.
1) Minnesota State (5)
2) Bemidji State (1)
3) Michigan Tech (2)
4) Northern Michigan
5) Bowling Green
6) Lake Superior State
7) Ferris State
8) St. Thomas
Expectations are low for us this year, primarily due to the fact that we're pretty young and unproven after losing so much experience and talent. I think we have a chance to be pretty good if the young guys step up and play pretty well. I guess we'll see.
Go Falcons!
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:25 pm
by pdt1081
No mentions on the preseason team either.
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:35 pm
by mbenecke
pdt1081 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:25 pm
No mentions on the preseason team either.
Austen Swankler named Preseason Rookie of the Year, though.
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:39 pm
by jpfalcon09
mbenecke wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:54 am
The 2021-2022 CCHA Preseason Poll has been released, and it's about as expected.
1) Minnesota State (5)
2) Bemidji State (1)
3) Michigan Tech (2)
4) Northern Michigan
5) Bowling Green
6) Lake Superior State
7) Ferris State
8) St. Thomas
Expectations are low for us this year, primarily due to the fact that we're pretty young and unproven after losing so much experience and talent. I think we have a chance to be pretty good if the young guys step up and play pretty well. I guess we'll see.
Go Falcons!
Low expectations are good for this group. After last year's meltdown, the last thing the team needs this year is the attitude that they have to go out and atone for it. I think BG will be competitive enough to earn home ice in the first round.
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:16 pm
by AZIce
I think positions 1, 7 & 8 are pretty much odds on bets.
Positions 2-6 are toss ups in my mind.
Not much is separating those 5 programs right now....just depends on which teams gel earlier then others as to who gets the 3 home ice spots come playoff time.
That being said I could still see the 5th and 6th teams winning a playoff series on the road.....so lots of parity in the middle of the league.
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:34 pm
by Critical Thinker
That poll sounds about right to me. I think we'll eventually edge out Northern, but get tripped by a proven Bemidji and a resurgent Tech. Mankato will probably win the league and might even keep on winning into April. Not sure what to make of Lake State, Ferris is yet to show signs of life, and hopefully St. Thomas doesn't pull an inaugural Vegas Knights season on us.
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:23 pm
by pdt1081
AZIce wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:16 pm
I think positions 1, 7 & 8 are pretty much odds on bets.
Positions 2-6 are toss ups in my mind.
Not much is separating those 5 programs right now....just depends on which teams gel earlier then others as to who gets the 3 home ice spots come playoff time.
That being said I could still see the 5th and 6th teams winning a playoff series on the road.....so lots of parity in the middle of the league.
2-6, are pretty much interchangeable. The Tommies were in a good position to even threaten 6 a little bit, but shanked the hire. I see them beating out Ferris until Daniels decides to finally retire.
Re: 2021-2022 Preseason Poll
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 9:10 pm
by BG84
pdt1081 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:23 pm
... The Tommies were in a good position to even threaten 6 a little bit, but shanked the hire. ...
LOL!
