Good afternoon, readers. College hockey’s midseason break is in full swing. Here’s a quick look at where the men’s and women’s puck Bucks sit as they prepare to make their second-half runs.
No. 5/7 Ohio State Men (9-4-3 overall, 4-2-2-2 Big Ten)
The Buckeye men are currently No. 5/7 in the national polls. Early in the season, the Bucks struggled to find their footing. Their most notable gremlins were lackluster special teams and pernicious inconsistency. The third toughest schedule in the country also made for rough going. But solid defense and superior goaltending powered the Buckeyes to 9-4-3 record.