ADRIAN, Mich. – Adrian College continues its rise on the national stage as the Bulldogs moved up to No. 3 in this week’s USCHO.com Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Poll, and No. 2 in the DIIIHockeyNews Poll which were both released Monday afternoon. Adrian enters the week with a strong 17-5-1 overall record, marking its highest ranking of the season.
The Bulldogs built their momentum last weekend with a conference sweep of Concordia Wisconsin, defending home ice with back-to-back wins. Adrian controlled play on both ends of the rink, getting timely goals and steady defensive performances to secure all four points in the standings.
The jump in the rankings places Adrian among the nation’s top programs, trailing only unbeaten Hobart and Hamilton. The climb reflects the team’s consistency throughout the season, with balanced scoring, disciplined play, and reliable goaltending helping the Bulldogs stack up victories.
Competition in the NCHA remains tough, with St. Norbert sitting inside the top five and Trine also ranked nationally, making every series crucial as the regular season winds down.
With confidence growing and a top-three spot now attached to their name, the Bulldogs will look to carry their recent success into the coming weeks as they continue their push toward the conference tournament and postseason play.
