Minnesota-Duluth (11-3-2)

The Bulldogs remained ranked No. 1 in the United States College Hockey Online poll, albeit while losing a couple of votes from pollsters.

Over the weekend, the Bulldogs split with Denver on the road, losing 4-3 in game one and earning a 3-1 win in game two.

Minnesota (9-5-2)

A sweep of Michigan State by identical 4-2 scores bodes well for the No. 10 rated Golden Gophers, as the team heads into a break before taking on Mercyhurst in the first round of the 26th Annual Mariucci Classic on Dec. 30.

Bemidji State (13-5-2)

Ranked No. 15, the Beavers downed Lake Superior State in a shootout in the first game over the weekend, and beat the Lakers 3-2 in regulation in the second game. Jay Dickman scored the game-winner in the second contest.

St. Cloud State (8-7-1)

Following a 3-1 loss to Nebraska-Omaha, the No. 18 Huskies topped the Mavericks 4-2 in game two. The Huskies also take a break before traveling to Prescott, Ariz., for a pair of games in the Desert Classic on Dec. 30.

Minnesota State (10-6-2)

The Mavericks rebounded from a 3-0 loss in the series-opener to Ferris State with a 3-2 win over the Bulldogs, salvaging a weekend split. The Mavericks are currently ranked No. 19 nationally. 

Minnesota (15-3-2)

The Golden Gophers continue to sit behind Wisconsin in the USCHO national poll, coming in yet again at No. 2. A trip to Boston provided a split for the Golden Gophers, thumping the Terriers 5-1 in the first game before losing 6-5 in overtime in game two.

Minnesota-Duluth (13-4-3)

A surprising loss to Minnesota State spoiled the No. 5 Bulldogs’ five-game winning streak in the series finale over the weekend. The Bulldogs will have nearly a month between regular season games, with an exhibition game with the Minnesota Whitecaps between now and Jan. 13.

Bemijdi State (8-11-1)

The Beavers earned a sweep of the Rochester Institute of Technology (N.Y.) over the weekend, winning games 3-1 and 5-1 on the road.

Minnesota State (5-13-2)

A win over No. 5 Minnesota-Duluth is the marquee win of the season for the Mavericks, who lost to the Bulldogs 3-0 in the first game of the series.

St. Cloud State (5-14-1)

Losses by scores of 3-2 and 4-0 give the Huskies six consecutive losses, including being shut out in two of their last four games.   

Augsburg (8-2-1)

The Auggies fell to Lawrence over the weekend, giving the team back-to-back losses after winning eight straight games. The loss drops Augsburg to the No. 10 ranking in the United States College Hockey Online ratings.

St. Thomas (6-3-3)

The Tommies remain undefeated in Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Conference play, with a 5-0-1 record. The Tommies, ranked No. 15 nationally, had their seven-game unbeaten streak snapped in a 4-2 loss to St. Norbert over the weekend.

Concordia (7-4-0)

The Cobbers snuck into the USCHO rankings at No. 20, and thumped Wisconsin-Stout 6-1 over the weekend. Dalton Mills and Jon Grebosky each scored two goals in the win for the Cobbers, with Mills adding two assists.

St. Mary’s (7-4-2)

The Cardinals swept Aurora 7-2 and 5-0 over the weekend, bouncing back after losing three straight games. The Cardinals are back on the ice on Jan. 6 to kick off a series with St. Thomas.

St. John’s (7-4-2)

The Johnnies are unbeaten in their last four games, including a weekend win over St. Scholastica 3-2 in overtime. The Johnnies are also off until the new year, and will not play again until Jan. 5. 

Augsburg (8-3-0)

Augsburg is also the highest-rated team on the women’s side, receiving votes in the USCHO poll. The Auggies fell to Wisonsin-Stevens Point 1-0 over the weekend, snapping a three-game winning streak.

Concordia (7-2-1)

The Cobbers did not play over the weekend, but will face Northland College on Dec. 13 before entering the holiday break.

Bethel (6-3-2)

A pair of wins over Northland College give the Royals three wins in their last four games. The Royals outscored Northland 10-1 over the weekend series. Five different players scored in the first game.

Hamline (6-4-0)

The Pipers were edged in overtime 3-2 by Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Wednesday, giving Hamline back-to-back losses in four days. The Pipers welcome a road trip to start the new year, heading to St. Cloud for a pair of games. The Pipers have gone 3-1-0 in road contests this season.

Gustavus Adolphus (6-5-1)

A four-game winning streak was halted in consecutive losses to Wisconsin-River Falls on Wednesday and Saturday. Like most teams in the MIAC, the Gusties will take a month-long break between now and the next slate of games, taking on St. Norbert on Jan. 7.