The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) delivered a shake up in the latest USCHO Men's Poll, released on November 17, following a major conference rivalry weekend. Aurora swept Adrian to jump two spots and St. Norbert climbed into the third position

Aurora leads the NCHA, moving up one spot to No. 2 nationally. The Spartans (6-0-0) earned 261 points, securing a first-place vote and extending their perfect record by sweeping former No. 2 Adrian. Aurora defeated the Bulldogs 6-4 on Friday night before closing the series with a crucial 1-0 overtime victory on Saturday. This dominant performance established them as the highest-ranked NCHA team in the country.

St. Norbert continued its strong start to the season, climbing one spot to No. 3 nationally. The Green Knights (6-1-0) collected 242 points after a flawless week. They first secured a strong non-conference win, defeating perennial rival UW-Stevens Point, 4-2, on Tuesday, before sweeping Marian in conference action with a 5-1 victory on Friday and a 6-2 win on Saturday. St. Norbert's is one of three remaining undefeated teams in NCHA play.

Adrian saw the biggest change, dropping two spots to No. 4 nationally. The Bulldogs (4-2-0) earned 229 points following their difficult weekend sweep at the hands of Aurora. The two losses, Adrian's first of the season, knocked them down a few spots.

Trine held steady just outside the top 10, remaining at No. 11 nationally with 99 points. The Thunder (5-1-0) secured a conference sweep over Dubuque, winning 5-1 on Friday and a commanding 4-0 shutout on Saturday. These results helped them maintain their position right on the cusp of the top-10.

The NCHA's depth remains unmatched, with three teams residing in the top-4 and four teams in the top-11.

?USCHO Men's Poll (November 10)
2. Adrian (276 points)
3. Aurora (257 points)
4. St. Norbert (211 points)
11. Trine (95 points)

USCHO Men's Poll (November 3)
3. Adrian (252 points)
4. Aurora (237 points)
6. St. Norbert (195 points)
11. Trine (82 points)

USCHO Men's Poll (October 13)
5. St. Norbert (217 points)
6. Aurora (212 poitns)
7. Trine (173 points)
10. Adrian (119 points)