Lakers Picked for Bottom Third

Laker Superior State was picked to be in the bottom third of the CCHA this season, 10th and 11th respectively in the CCHA's coaches and media polls. CCHA Coaches Poll: Team (first-place votes) Points 1. Michigan (5) 114 2. Notre Dame (4) 111 3. Miami (2) 104 4. Ohio State 90 5. Northern Michigan (1) 85 6. Nebraska-Omaha 63 7. Alaska 61 8. Ferris State 50 9. Michigan State 46 10. Lake Superior State 29 11. Western Michigan 28 12. Bowling Green 11 CCHA Media poll: Team (first-place votes) Points 1. Michigan (24) 731 2. Notre Dame (20) 712 3. Miami (20) 707 4. Ohio State (1) 547 5. Northern Michigan 502 6. Alaska 386 7. Nebraska-Omaha 377 8. Michigan State (1) 332 9. Ferris State 314 10. Western Michigan 256 11. Lake Superior State 189 12. Bowling Green 95