STATE CHAMPS! 2025-’26 Boys Hockey Rankings – Week 2-2-26
Written by Sean Baligian
2/2/2026
Next Rankings: 2/16/26
1. Howell (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 1
Twenty-one straight wins now for the Highlanders. Player to watch down the stretch: The do-everything Defenseman Chad Pietila.
2. Detroit Catholic Central (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 2
The Shamrocks have a 19 game unbeaten streak going at 18-0-1. Player to watch down the stretch: Goaltender Nicholas Kogut.
3. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 6
The Eaglets have put together a 7 game win streak. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Charlie Roberts.
4. Flint Powers (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 7
The Chargers have won 4 straight. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Owen Perry.
5. Cranbrook (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 3
The Cranes had a big win over dangerous Hartand at the MIHL Showcase. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Efe Oztorun.
6. Hartland (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 4
The Eagles remain one of the teams to beat in Division 1. Player to watch down the stretch: Goaltender Vinnie Sabala.
7. Houghton (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 9
The Gremlins are riding a 15 game win streak. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Gunner Gullstrand.
8. Utica Eisenhower (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 10
The Eagles are on a 7 game win streak. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Nathan Schilkey.
9. Calumet (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 13
The Copper Kings showed everybody how dangerous they are at the MIHL Showcase. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Erik Loukus.
10. Liggett (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 5
The Knights have won 16 of 17. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Griffin Marchal.
11. Marquette (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 20
Sentinels are riding a 3 game win streak. Player to watch down the stretch: Goaltender Parker Nevenhoven
12. Escanaba (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Eskymos were one of the most talked about teams at the MIHL showcase. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Graham Johnson.
13. Byron Center (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 11
The Bulldogs are coming off an impressive win over an improving Trenton. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Luke Goheen.
14. Alpena (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 19
The dangerous Wildcats are riding a 6 game win streak. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Clark Weir.
15. Livonia Stevenson (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 15
The Spartans have won 4 of 5. Player to watch down the stretch: Defenseman Colin Stroble.
16. Jeffers (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 18
The Jets remain one of the elites in the dangerous Upper Peninsula. Player to watch down the stretch: Goaltender Kasen Helminen.
17. Grandville (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 8
The Bulldogs showed everybody why they will be a tough out in Division 1 at the MIHL showcase. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Landon Smith.
18. Rochester United (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 12
RU having a fine season at 18-4-1. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Nolan Hizer.
19. Brighton (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 17
The Bulldogs have won 8 of 10. Player to watch down the stretch: Defenseman Vince Walkup.
20. Northville (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 14
The Mustangs are a real threat to be at USA Hockey Arena in March. Player to watch down the stretch: Forward Ethan Egelski.
Knocking on the Door: Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Division 3), Riverview Gabriel Richard (Division 3), East Grand Rapids (Division 3), Hancock (Division 3), Rockford (Division 1), South Lyon Unified (Division 3), Troy United (Division 1).