Michigan selected team to beat in 2015-16 Big Ten season

Michigan State goalie Jake Hildebrand will be a player to watch in Big Ten action during the 2015-16 season (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).

Michigan was named the favorite in the 2015-16 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches’ poll announced on Monday.

The coaches also selected a 12-member preseason Players to Watch list, including four unanimous honorees.

2015 BIG TEN PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL

School
1. Michigan
2. Minnesota
3. Michigan State
4. Penn State
5. Ohio State
6. Wisconsin

2015 BIG TEN PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH

Player's NamePositionSchool
J.T. Compher *FMichigan
Kyle ConnorFMichigan
Zach Werenski *DMichigan
Jake Hildebrand *GMichigan State
Mackenzie MacEachernFMichigan State
Hudson Fasching *FMinnesota
Justin KloosFMinnesota
Anthony GrecoFOhio State
Nick SchilkeyFOhio State
David GoodwinFPenn State
Eric ScheidFPenn State
Grant BesseFWisconsin

* unanimous selection