NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey for the 2025-26 season (based on early rankings & recent performance):
🏒 Top Teams
Hobart Statesmen (Hobart College)
6
- The defending 2025 DIII champions (they won the title in March 2025). Wikipedia+1
- In recent rankings they were right near the top (e.g., 2nd in east region with NPI ~62.12). NCAA.com+2Wikipedia+2
- Expect them to be among the favourites heading into 2025-26.
Utica Pioneers (Utica University)
6
- Runner-up in the 2025 DIII tournament. NCAA.com+1
- Recently ranked in the top 4 in the East region (NPI ~59.58). NCAA.com+1
- Will be a strong contender in 2025-26.
Curry Colonels (Curry College)
6
- Previously highly ranked (for example, in 2024-25 their NPI was ~62.361). Wikipedia+1
- They remain a team to watch for the upcoming season.
St. Norbert Green Knights (St. Norbert College)
6
- Historically one of the stronger programs in DIII. Wikipedia+1
- While specific 2025-26 early ranking detail is less obvious, they’re consistently in the mix.
⚠️ Some Notes & Caveats
- The season is still relatively early for 2025-26, so standings and rankings may shift significantly.
- Many sources reference 2024-25 season or end-of-season rankings rather than full 2025-26 data as first rankings have not been completed so far.
Here are scores from opening night 2025-26
