STATE CHAMPS! Top 25 Rankings – Week of January 20th, 2025 
 
Sean Baligian – @seanpbali
 
Next Rankings: February 3rd
 

1. Detroit Catholic Central (17-0 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #1

The Shamrocks went 4-0 since our last rankings, and have not lost a game to an in-state opponent in almost three years. The last team to beat them was Warren De La Salle, 4-2 on February 16, 2022. 

2. Hartland (16-1 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #2

The Eagles went 4-0 since our last ranking, and have two huge games this week at #3 Howell Wednesday, and hosting #10 Marquette Friday

3. Howell (14-2-1 – Division 1) 

Previous Ranking: #3

The Highlanders have now won 10 straight, and Coach Keith Robertson deserves coach of the year consideration.

4. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (12-2-1 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #8

The Eaglets are 10-1-1 in their last 12 games.

5. Livonia Stevenson (11-3-2 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #5

The Spartans will be busy in the next eight days with home games against Canton and #3 Howell, and a big test on the road against #1 Hartland.

6. Flint Powers (14-2 – Division 2) 

Previous Ranking: #4

Two big games this week for the Chargers as they host a good Bay City Wolves squad, and have a road test Friday at #4 Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.

7. East Grand Rapids (12-3-1 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #6

Great to see Coach Chris Newton back behind the bench of this dangerous Division 3 squad.

8. Houghton (14-5 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #7

The Gremlins have won 9 of 11 and have a big week with games against #16 Jeffers and University Liggett.

9. Brother Rice (7-7-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #17

The Warriors have won 4 of 5 and have a busy week at Port Huron Northern and tilts with Lake Forest Academy and St. Ignatius at USA Hockey Arena.

10. Marquette (11-7 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #14

The Sentinels have won 3 straight, and travel down state for three this weekend at Novi, at #2 Hartland and at #21 Brighton.

11. Cranbrook (8-6-1 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #10

The Cranes have a bog week at Grosse Pointe South and home tilts with #15 Warren De La Salle and #4 Orchard Lake St. Mary’s. 

12. Byron Center (9-5-2 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #11

The Bulldogs have a big week with games at Rockford, and home against #17 Reeths-Puffer and Saginaw Heritage.

13. Trenton (10-5-2 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #12

The Trojans have won 3 of 4, and travel to take on #1 Detroit Catholic Central this week.

14. Grandville (14-4 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #13

The Bulldogs have won 7 of 8, and have a big road test at #17 Reeths-Puffer this week.

15. Warren De La Salle (10-6 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #10

The Pilots are winners of 6 of 7 and have games vs. Romeo and at #11 Cranbrook this week.

16. Jeffers (14-2 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #19

The Jets have won 9 of 10, and are being led by the explosive Senior Brit Heinonen with 28 goals and 14 assists.

17. Reeths-Puffer (12-4-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Rockets make their debut in our rankings getting hot at the right time winning 6 in a row.

18. Caledonia (14-3-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: #16

The Scots are 4-1-1 in their last 6 and Senior Tony Kauffman is leading the way with 18 goals and 16 assists.

19. Clarkston (7-8-1 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #15

Senior D-man Trey Damian is having leading the way with 11 goals and 14 assists.

20. Mattawan (13-2-1 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Wildcats make their debut in our rankings as they are on a 10 game unbeaten streak at 9-0-1. 

21. Brighton (8-9-1 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: #18

Huge week for the Bulldogs as they host #19 Clarkston and #10 Marquette. 

22. Lakeland (11-5 – Division 2)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Eagles have won 6 straight to make their debut in our rankings this year. Junior Nate Dell is leading the way with 12 goals and 12 assists.

23. Plymouth (8-6 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: NR

The Wildcats have won 4 straight to make their debut in our rankings. Senior Brayden Irvin is leading the way with 7 goals and 16 assists. 

24. Alpena (12-6 – Division 3)

Previous Ranking: #20

The Wildcats are being led by Gavin Winterstein with 15 goals and 19 assists. 

25. Lakes Area United (13-2 – Division 1)

Previous Ranking: NR

LAU makes their debut in our rankings with a 4 game win streak to improve to 13-2. Goaltender Jakob VanZweden is having a fantastic year with a 1.88 goals against and .931 save percentage.