Ahead of the tournament, let's take a look at Jordan Menard's latest men's hockey Power 5 rankings.
#1 Boston College (previous: 1)
Boston College maintained its position at the top of the rankings with a comeback win over Merrimack College, 6-4.
2. Boston University (previous: 2)
BU beat Providence College and the University of Vermont last weekend, the latter highlighted by a hat trick from Quinn Hutson.
3. Michigan State University (Before: Five)
Michigan State is on one game rest before competing in the Big Ten semifinals.
4. Minnesota (NR)
Minnesota returned to the rankings after beating Penn State in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament.
No. 5: Denver (previously: 4)
Denver drew with rival University of Colorado last weekend, and the Pioneers are now in the NCHC playoffs.
