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Michigan Nears Unanimous No. 1 in Hockey

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Michigan Nears Unanimous No. 1 in Hockey

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Michigan’s men’s hockey team rose to a near-unanimous No. 1 ranking after a narrow win over top-five Western Michigan, receiving 49 of 50 first-place votes. Wisconsin received the remaining first-place vote after beating Western Michigan in an exhibition, while Michigan is set to open Big Ten play with a road series at Ohio State. A separate photo gallery looks back at notable Michigan hockey players and moments, including championship teams and stars such as Quinn Hughes, Marty Turco, and Mike Legg.

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