In the first-ever NCHC preseason poll, Miami was picked to win the conference, as announced Thursday at the NCHC Media Day in Minneapolis, Minn.
The poll was voted on by a total of 16 media members (two from each NCHC team) who regularly cover their respective teams.
The RedHawks received a total of 115 points, including seven first-place votes.
2013 NCHC PRESEASON MEDIA POLL
| Team (First-Place Votes) | Total Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Miami (7) | 115 |
| 2. North Dakota (5) | 109 |
| 3. St. Cloud State (4) | 99 |
| 4. Denver | 66 |
| 5. Western Michigan | 61 |
| 6. Minnesota-Duluth | 43 |
| 7. Colorado College | 42 |
| 8. Nebraska-Omaha | 41 |
