STATE CHAMPS! 2025-’26 Boys Hockey Rankings – Week 1-5-26
Written by Sean Baligian
1/5/2026
Next Rankings: 1/19/26
1. Howell (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 2
The Highlanders have won 12 straight to take over the #1 spot, but have a busy week with 3 games against ranked opponents.
2. Detroit Catholic Central (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 1
The Shamrocks sit at 12-1-1, and face ranked Cranbrook and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s this weekend.
3. Hartland (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 3
The 12-2 Eagles have a big weekend up in Traverse City with tilts against ranked Escanaba and Alpena.
4. Orchard Lake St. Marys (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 5
The Eaglets remain the team to beat in Division 3, and have a busy week with 3 games scheduled.
5. University Liggett (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 16
The Knights have won 11 straight now, and look to be a real threat in Division 3.
6. Flint Powers (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 4
The Chargers remain the team to beat in Division 2, and have 2 games against ranked opponents with Livonia Stevenson and Escanaba in Traverse City.
7. Utica Eisenhower (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 9
The Eagles have won 9 straight, and have a busy week ahead with St Clair Shores Unified, Byron Center and Forest Hills Central.
8. Cranbrook (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 7
The Cranes remain a serious threat in Division 3, and are riding a 5 game win streak.
9. Byron Center (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Bulldogs are unbeaten in their last 7 at 6-0-1, and are yet again a legit contender in Division 2.
10. Houghton (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Gremlins have won 6 straight, and for now, separated themselves from the pack in the UP.
11. Grandville (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 8
The Bulldogs sit at 10-3-1, and looking for yet another trip to USA Hockey Arena in March in Division 1.
12. Rochester United (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 19
An impressive 13-2 record, and winners of 3 straight.
13. Calumet (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 15
The Copper Kings sit at 8-4-1 and a real threat to anybody in Division 3.
14. Northville (Division 1)
Previous Ranking: 20
The Mustangs are 10-4, and winner of 5 of 6.
15. Livonia Stevenson (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: 6
The Spartans are 9-4 and have a busy weekend up in Traverse City with Flint Powers and Marquette.
16. Jeffers (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Jets have improved to 13-3-1, and riding a 7-game unbeaten streak at 6-0-1.
17. Riverview Gabriel Richard (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Pioneers have won 5 straight to make their debut in our rankings.
18. Escanaba (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: 10
Coach Andy Johnson has his Eskymos at 12-4 and winners of 5 straight.
19. Alpena (Division 2)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Wildcats sit at 12-4, and look to make another trip to USA Hockey Arena in Division 2.
20. Huron Valley (Division 3)
Previous Ranking: NR
The Titans are at 9-4 and winners of 4 straight.
Knocking on the Door: Forest Hills Central (Division 1), Marquette (Division 3), South Lyon Unified (Division 3), Detroit Country Day (Division 3), Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Division 3), Divine Child (Division 3), Mattawan (Division 2)