In the past three previous seasons, the University of Illinois’ Division I ACHA men’s hockey club had not received the honor of being ranked in the top ten of the weekly league rankings once.
In 2017-18, that honor has become a regularity.
Out of the past ten weeks, the Illini (15-6-1) have found themselves at No. 10 or higher; they’ve been locked in at No. 9 for six straight weeks. This weekend, they’re determine to rise up the ladder facing a two-game series at home in Champaign against the No. 15 University of Jamestown Jimmies (15-11-1).
Droughts Snapped
It’s always noticeable when a player has gone long stretches without a goal.