1. Detroit Catholic Central (9-0 – Division 1)
The Shamrocks start the year at the top spot after a 9-0 start that includes wins over ranked Livonia Stevenson, Brother Rice, Cranbrook, Warren De La Salle and Brighton.
2. Hartland (8-0 – Division 1)
The argument can be made that the Eagles deserve the top spot after their 8-0 start that includes wins over ranked Trenton, Brighton, Forest Hills Central, Northville and Brother Rice.
3. Flint Powers (8-0 – Division 2)
Coach Travis Perry has his Chargers off to an 8-0 start and looking like the team to beat early in the Division 2 ranks.
4. East Grand Rapids (8-1 – Division 3)
The Pioneers are off to an 8-1 start and looking like the team to beat in Division 3 early on. Well wishes to Coach Chris Newton after his recent surgery, and hope to see you back behind the bench soon
5. Livonia Stevenson (7-1-1 – Division 2)
Coach David Mitchell has his Spartans riding a 7-game win streak.
6. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (6-1-1 Division 3)
The Eaglets have ripped off four straight wins and are again one of the biggest threats in Division 3.
7. Grandville (6-0 – Division 2)
The Bulldogs are 6-0, and outscoring opponents 38-4 early on.
8. Trenton (5-2-2 – Division 2)
The Trojans are off to a 5-2-2 start with one of the toughest schedules out there.
9. Byron Center (6-2-1 – Division 2)
The defending Division 2 champs are off to a 6-2-1 start and remain a “usual suspect” after years near the top.
10. Howell (4-2-1 – Division 1)
The Highlanders always seem to get stellar goaltending, and Henry Lansky is the latest in a now long line.
11. Marquette (7-4 – Division 2)
The Sentinels have been on a tear winning 5 of their last 6.
12. Warren De La Salle (4-4 – Division 3)
The Pilots only losses have come against #1 Catholic Central, #6 Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and #8 Trenton.
13. Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (5-2 – Division 3)
The Knights are off to a 5-2 start, with the only losses coming against #3 Flint Powers and #12 Warren De La Salle.
14. Jackson Lumen Christi (5-1-1 – Division 3)
The Titans are off to a 5-1-1 start, and Wall Award candidate Zach Jaakkola is one of the best goalies in the state.
15. Houghton (8-1 – Division 3)
Coach Micah Stipech has his Gremlins off to a 6-3 start, and once again a real threat in Division 3.
16. Cranbrook (5-3-1 – Division 3)
The Cranes are the defending Division 3 Champs, and getting great goaltending once again with the tandem of Steven Louiselle and Blake Tice.
17. Brighton (6-3-1 – Division 1)
Coach Kurt Kivisto has his young Bulldogs off to a 6-3-1 start.
18. Alpena (7-2 – Division 3)
The Wildcats are off to a 7-2 start and forward Gavin Winterstein has 24 points in 8 games with 9 goals and 15 assists.
19. Caledonia (7-1-1 – Division 2)
Multiple coaches told me to look out for the Scots before the season, they were right, as the Scots are off to a 7-1 start.
20. Brother Rice (3-6-1 – Division 2)
The Warriors remain a yearly threat in the Division 2 ranks, as they always play a schedule that allows them to be at their best come playoff time.
21. Forest Hills Central (4-3 – Division 1)
The Rangers seem to be coming into form after a big win at Byron Center Saturday.
22. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (5-2 – Division 3)
Coach Mike Slobodnik has his Cougars off to a 5-2 start, and have a big game looming this Thursday against #21 Forest Hills Central.
23. Capital City Capitals (4-4-1 – Division 1)
The Capitals have shown they can play with anybody so far this season, and are being led by Junior Chase Potter with 5 goals and 11 assists.
24. Northville (3-6 – Division 1)
The Mustangs are a team on the rise, and reinforcements are coming as they are getting healthy soon.
T-25. Muskegon Mona Shores (6-1 – Division 2) & Grosse Ile (8-1 – Division 3)
Tough to pick one, so I’ll recognize the 8-1 Red Devils and the 6-1 Sailors at our lost spot.