With six first-place votes, Minnesota has been picked to finish atop the WCHA women’s standings this season in a vote of all eight league coaches.
Wisconsin garnered the other two first-place nods and finished second in the poll.
| Team (First-place votes) | Points |
|---|---|
| Minnesota (6) | 48 |
| Wisconsin (2) | 44 |
| North Dakota | 35 |
| Bemidji State | 31 |
| Minnesota-Duluth | 26 |
| Ohio State | 20 |
| St. Cloud State | 13 |
| Minnesota State | 7 |
In addition, Minnesota senior forward Hannah Brandt was chosen preseason Player of the Year and Minnesota’s Sarah Potomak was selected preseason Rookie of the Year.