Ever wondered what the best hockey programs are in the NCAA? We’re here to answer that question for you! These rankings below highlight the top programs based on two metrics: team record and player advancements to the NHL, AHL, and ECHL in the past 5 years. Let’s dive in!
Rankings (’20/21-’24/25)
10. St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Team Record: W: 90, L: 62, T: 12
- Advancements: NHL: 2, AHL: 9, ECHL: 16
9. Boston University | Boston, Massachusetts
- Team Record: W: 96, L: 46, T: 7
- Advancements: NHL: 6, AHL: 21, ECHL: 15
8. University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Team Record: W: 119, L: 44, T: 8
- Advancements: NHL: 9, AHL: 15, ECHL: 14
7. Quinnipiac University | Hamden, Connecticut
- Team Record: W: 116, L: 35, T: 12
- Advancements: NHL: 2, AHL: 18, ECHL: 21
6. Boston College | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- Team Record: W: 93, L: 50, T: 14
- Advancements: NHL: 12, AHL: 19, ECHL: 14
5. University of Denver | Denver, Colorado
- Team Record: W: 117, L: 45, T: 5
- Advancements: NHL: 4, AHL: 22, ECHL: 19
4. Minnesota State University | Mankato, Minnesota
- Team Record: W: 117, L: 43, T: 7
- Advancements: NHL: 6, AHL: 21, ECHL: 15
3. Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Team Record: W: 90, L: 58, T: 7
- Advancements: NHL: 8, AHL: 22, ECHL: 17
2. University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Team Record: W: 101, L: 54, T: 11
- Advancements: NHL: 9, AHL: 24, ECHL: 23
1. University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Team Record: W: 107, L: 53, T: 9
- Advancements: NHL: 15, AHL: 24, ECHL: 16
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