ADRIAN, Mich. — The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) has released the results of the 2026-27 Women's Hockey Coaches' Preseason Poll, in advance of another upcoming competitive season across the conference.
Adrian led the way atop the poll, capturing 95 points and seven first-place votes. Concordia Wisconsin claimed second with 87 points and one first-place vote, followed closely by St. Norbert in third with 81 points and a first-place vote. Lake Forest had 66 points and one first-place vote.
Marian placed fifth with 59 points, while MSOE secured sixth with 52 points. Aurora (41 points) and Trine (30 points) landed seventh and eighth, respectively, while Dubuque (27 points) and Lawrence (12 points) completed the 10-team preseason projection.
The regular season is scheduled to begin October 30, with teams preparing playing non-conference matchups prior to the full NCHA slate starting on November 13-14. The NCHA regular season standings will determine the teams that qualify for the postseason tournament, with the champion receiving the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship.
| Team |
Points |
| 1. Adrian |
95 (7) |
| 2. Concordia Wisconsin |
87 (1) |
| 3. St. Norbert |
81 (1) |
| 4. Lake Forest |
66 (1) |
| 5. Marian |
59 |
| 6. MSOE |
52 |
| 7. Aurora |
41 |
| 8. Trine |
30 |
| 9. Dubuque |
27 |
| 10. Lawrence |
12 |
() - First-place votes