Union Cracks Top Ten In New Poll Rankings

After two decisive wins over AIC and Army this past weekend, the Union College Dutchmen have moved up in both the USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls released today.

Union has moved to #10 in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll, while coming to a tie at #12 with Notre Dame in the USCHO.com poll. They have also moved up one spot to #8 in the INCH Power Rankings.

The USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine ranking marks the first time the Dutchmen have been ranked in the top ten in either national poll. The Dutchmen have been ranked for 24 consecutive weeks in the USCHO.com poll, extending a school record. Union has been ranked in eight consecutive weeks in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Poll.

In other ECAC news, Yale remains the top team in the country in both polls, while rival RPI moves up one spot to #14.

USCHO.com Poll - http://www.uscho.com/rankings/

USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Poll - http://www.uscho.com/rankings/national-polls/

INCH Power Rankings - http://insidecollegehockey.com/5Polls/1011/polls_0911.htm