- Michigan
HOCKEY RANKINGS: Detroit CC stay No. 1; L’anse Creuse Unified, Rockford and Forest Hills NE jump into top 25
Here are the top 25 teams in Michigan, as of the week of Jan. 30, 2022:
1 Detroit Catholic Central (D1, 18-2)
Last Ranking: 1
The Shamrocks are a perfect 16-0 against in-state opponents.
Up next: Notre Dame Academy and Marquette at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
2 Riverview Gabriel Richard (D3, 16-3-1)
Last Ranking: 3
The Pioneers are being led up front by Jr Jimmy Monks, who has 17 goals and 40 points in 21 games.
Up next: Hartland and Livonia Stevenson at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
3 Flint Powers (D3, 14-4)
Last Ranking: 7
The Chargers went 4-0 since our last ranking, including a 2-1 victory over Hartland.
Up next: Wednesday at Midland Dow, Warren De La Salle and Brother Rice at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
4 Warren De La Salle (D3, 16-2-1)
Last Ranking: 4
The Pilots went 4-0 since our last ranking, and now are unbeaten in their last 10 at 9-0-1.
Up next: Flint Powers and Notre Dame Academy at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
5 Hartland (D2, 16-4)
Last Ranking: 2
The Eagles remain the team to beat in Division 2, and Goaltender Kameron Ragon has been outstanding with a 1.27 goals against average, and a .941save percentage.
Up next: Monday against Livonia Churchill, Riverview Gabriel Richard and St. Ignatius at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
6 Livonia Stevenson (D2, 17-3)
Last Ranking: 6
The Spartans went 4-1 since our last ranking, and are being led up front by Jr Owen Penny with 16 goals and 41 points, and Sr Andrew Elliott with 20 goals and 39 points.
Up next: Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood and Riverview Gabriel Richard at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
7 Muskegon Mona Shores (D2, 17-3)
Last Ranking: 9
The Sailors went 4-1 since our last ranking, and are being led by Jr Trent Benedict with 34 goals and 58 points in 20 games.
Up next: Birmingham Brother Rice and Trenton at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
8 Orchard Lake Saint Mary’s (D3, 12-6)
Last Ranking: 5
The Eaglets picked up a big MIHL win on Friday with a 2-0 win over Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood.
Up next: Host Birmingham Brother Rice Tuesday, play Marquette and Houghton at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
9 Brother Rice (D2, 8-9-1)
Last Ranking: 11
The Warriors are led up front by the dynamic duo of Juniors, Andrew Marone and Peter Rosa.
Up next: At Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Tuesday, games against Muskegon Mona Shores and Flint Powers at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
10 Brighton (D1, 13-5-2)
Last Ranking: 12
The Bulldogs are riding a season high 5 game win streak, and are a serious threat to anybody.
Up next: Houghton and Grandville at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
11 Marquette (D2, 16-3-1)
Last Ranking: 10
The Redmen posted 3 wins at the Public School Showcase in Chelsea to push their win streak to 4 straight wins.
Up next: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Detroit Catholic Central at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
12 Calumet (D3, 12-5)
Last Ranking: 13
The Copper Kings have won 4 straight, and being led up front by Sr Jackson Rilei with 13 goals and 35 points.
Up next: At Hancock on Tuesday, games against St. Ignatius and Grosse Point South at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
13 Houghton (D3, 14-6)
Last Ranking: 14
The Gremlins have put together a 4 game win streak, and are being led by Jr Camden Markham who has 27 goals and 50 points in 20 games.
Up next: Brighton and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
14 Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (D3, 12-4)
Last Ranking: 15
Last Ranking: 15. The Knights are riding a 5 game win streak, and have 10 of their last 11 games.
Up next: Host L’Anse Creuse Unified Tuesday, play Howell and Midland Dow at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
15 Bryon Center (D2, 11-6-1)
Last Ranking: 19
The Bulldogs remain one of the best on the west side of the state, and are being led Sr Connor Braate with 9 goals and 22 points.
Up next: Host Rockford on Tuesday, play Trenton and Salem at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
16 Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook (D3, 10-7-1)
Last Ranking: 8
The defending Division 3 champs are being led up front by Sr. Graham Turner with 10 goals and 18 points.
Up next: Games against Livonia Stevenson and Toledo St. Francis at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
17 Grosse Pointe South (D3, 10-6-2)
Last Ranking: 16
The Blue Devils went 2-1 since our last ranking, and are being led by do everything Sr Defenseman Jake Spitz.
Up next: Games against Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Calumet at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
18 L’anse Creuse Unified (D1, 14-4)
Last Ranking: NR
LCU makes their debut in our rankings as they have ripped off 8 straight wins. Sr Donald Gooley is leading the way with 22 goals and 41 points in 16 games.
Up next: at Grosse Pointe University of Liggett Tuesday, Host Anchor Bay Friday and Northville Saturday.
19 Salem (D1, 11-9)
Last Ranking: 17
The Rocks went 2-2 since our last ranking, and are being led by Sr Alex Mazzuca with 12 goal and 22 points.
Up next: Games against Midland Dow and Byron Center at the MIHL Showcase.
20 Grandville (D1, 14-4-1)
Last Ranking: 21
The Bulldogs continue to be a team to look out for in Division 1, and are being led by Sr Brenden Bourne with 12 goals and 37 points in 17 games.
Up next: Detroit Country Day and Brighton at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton
21 Rockford (D1, 12-5-1)
Last Ranking: NR
The Rams knocked off Saginaw Heritage and tied Grandville since our last ranking, and are being led by Sr Will Haggerty with 16 goals and 25 points in 16 games.
Up next: At Byron Center Tuesday, games against Toledo St. Francis and Hancock at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
22 Midland Dow (D3, 9-4-2)
Last Ranking: 25
The Chargers have a 2 game win streak heading into a showdown at home against Flint Powers.
Up next: Host Flint Powers Wednesday, play Salem and Grosse Pointe University of Liggett at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
23 Livonia Churchill (D3, 9-3-3)
Last Ranking: 18
The Chargers bounced back from a couple losses with a 7-4 win over Midland at the Public School Showcase in Chelsea.
Up next: At Hartland Monday, Host Troy United Friday.
24 Saginaw Heritage (D1, 10-6)
Last Ranking: 22
The Hawks remain one of the teams to watch in Division 1, and are being led by Jr Mason Cole with 8 goals and 33 points in 15 games.
Up next: Host Midland on Wednesday, and a matchup with Forest Hills NE at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
25 Forest Hills Northern-Eastern (D2, 12-6)
Last Ranking NR
FHNE makes their debut in our rankings as they have won 6 of their last 8, and are being led by Jr Leo Tilley with 12 goals and 29 points in 18 games. Up next: Saginaw Heritage and Bay Reps at the MIHL Showcase in Trenton.
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Dropped out: No. 20 Birmingham Unified; No. 23 Trenton; No. 24 Grand Rapids Catholic Central
