Michigan high school hockey rankings (Jan. 19): Top 20 teams in the state

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Cranbrook jumped into the top three.

These are the rankings for the week of Jan. 19, 2026, in partnership with STATE CHAMPS!

1. Howell (Division 1) Previous Ranking: 1
2. Detroit Catholic Central (Division 1) Previous Ranking: 2 
3. Cranbrook (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 8 
4. Hartland (Division 1) Previous Ranking: 3
5. University Liggett (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 5 
6. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 4
7. Flint Powers (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 6
8. Grandville (Division 2) Previous Ranking: 11
9. Houghton (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 10
10. Utica Eisenhower (Division 1) Previous Ranking: 7
11. Byron Center (Division 2) Previous Ranking: 9
12. Rochester United (Division 2) Previous Ranking: 12
13. Calumet (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 13
14. Northville (Division 1) Previous Ranking: 14
15. Livonia Stevenson (Division 2) Previous Ranking: 15
16. Forest Hills Central (Division 1) Previous Ranking: NR
17. Brighton (Division 1) Previous Ranking: NR
18. Jeffers (Division 3) Previous Ranking: 16
19. Alpena (Division 2) Previous Ranking: 19
20. Marquette (Division 3) Previous Ranking: NR

Knocking on the Door: Riverview Gabriel Richard (Division 3), Escanaba (Division 3), Dearborn Divine Child (Division 3), East Grand Rapids (Division 3), Troy United (Division 1), Rockford (Division 1), Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Division 3), Detroit Country Day (Division 3).