STATE CHAMPS! 2025-’26 Boys Hockey Rankings – Week 1-19-26
Written by Sean Baligian
1/19/2026
Next Rankings: 2/2/26
1. Howell (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 1
The Highlanders have a 15 game win streak, and a busy week with 3 games in 4 days, at Hartland, at Plymouth and hosting Clarkston.
2. Detroit Catholic Central (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 2
The Shamrocks are unbeaten in 14 at 13-0-1, and also have 3 games in 4 days, at Trenton, Lake Forest Academy, and St. Ignatius.
3. Cranbrook (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 8
The Cranes have won 7 of 8 and are near the top of the list of contenders in Division 3.
4. Hartland (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 3
The Eagles have won 6 of 7, and have a huge week where they host Howell, and go on the road to Brighton
5. University Liggett (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 5
15 straight wins for the Knights, and one of the teams that makes Division 3 so intriguing this year.
6. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 4
The Eaglets are a big part of the intrigue in Division 3, and coming off a week with impressive wins over Trenton and Flint Powers.
7. Flint Powers (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 6
The defending Division 2 Champs remain the favorite once again this year.
8. Grandville (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 11
The Bulldogs might be the biggest threat to Powers in D2, as Coach Joel Breazeale has another dangerous squad.
9. Houghton (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 10
11 straight wins for the Gremlins, as they force their way back into our top ten.
10. Utica Eisenhower (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 7
The Eagles have won 12 of 13, and a real threat in the loaded Division 1 ranks.
11. Byron Center (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 9
The Bulldogs are 8-1-1 in their last 10, and have a huge road test Wednesday at Forest Hills Central.
12. Rochester United (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 12
RU is riding a 7 game unbeaten streak at 6-0-1 as Coach Tucker Penning continues to do a great job with his club.
13. Calumet (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 13
The Copper Kings are riding an impressive 6 game win streak.
14. Northville (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 14
The Mustangs have a big weekend forthcoming with home tilts against Clarkston and Livonia Stevenson.
15. Livonia Stevenson (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 15
Coach Jay Thompson has his Spartans as one of the teams to watch in Division 2 come playoff time.
16. Forest Hills Central (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Rangers are getting hot at the right time under Coach Bill McSween.
17. Brighton (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Bulldogs have won 5 in a row to jump back into our rankings.
18. Jeffers (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 16
The Jets are a fun team to watch, and being led by Brogan Turner with 30 goals and 19 assists in 19 games.
19. Alpena (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 19
A busy week at Northern Lights Arena as the Wildcats host Traverse City West and Cadillac.
20. Marquette (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: NR
Coach Doug Garrow has a hard working team that will make life miserable for anybody in Division 3 come playoff time.
Knocking on the Door: Riverview Gabriel Richard (Division 3), Escanaba (Division 3), Dearborn Divine Child (Division 3), East Grand Rapids (Division 3), Troy United (Division 1), Rockford (Division 1), Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Division 3), Detroit Country Day (Division 3)