St. Norbert has been picked by NCHA coaches to finish first in the upcoming regular season, according to the results of the coaches’ preseason poll announced Monday.
| Team (First-place votes) | Total Points |
|---|---|
| 1. St. Norbert (4) | 31 |
| 2. Adrian | 28 |
| 3. Lake Forest (1) | 27 |
| 4. St. Scholastica (2) | 26 |
| 5. Concordia (Wis.) | 17 |
| 6. Marian | 12 |
| 7. Finlandia | 6 |