The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1 - #58

[MinnesotaNorthStar]

I've got some years I'd like to ignore? Can I get in on this?

I'm sure Tech fans would like to ignore 1981 to.......present

[Fighting Sioux 23]

Re: The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1 - #58

Nobody correctly predicted BU at #4.

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[acs64]

Re: The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1 - #58

So FS23, does this ranking system have a time weighted component to it?

[dggoddard]

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I'll take DU's 7 National Championships, 13 MacNaughtons & 15 WCHA Playoff Championships over Wisconsin's 6 NC's, 3 MacNaughtons & 8 Playoff Championships.

In the WCHA, DU is tied for 1st in NC's with UND, tied for 1st in MacNaughton's with UND and 1st in WCHA Playoff Championships.

[mookie1995]

So FS23, does this ranking system have a time weighted component to it?

Yah. He said #4 was cOming out at 530p, and 1-3 at 620p!

[Fighting Sioux 23]

Re: The Greatest Programs of All-Time: #1 - #58

I'll take DU's 7 National Championships, 13 MacNaughtons & 15 WCHA Playoff Championships over Wisconsin's 6 NC's, 3 MacNaughtons & 8 Playoff Championships.

In the WCHA, DU is tied for 1st in NC's with UND, tied for 1st in MacNaughton's with UND and 1st in WCHA Playoff Championships.

While they might be tied in MacNaughton's, North Dakota has more conference titles (14). Plus, I only count DU for having 12 Conference Championships.

[dubbie31]

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I'll take DU's 7 National Championships, 13 MacNaughtons & 15 WCHA Playoff Championships over Wisconsin's 6 NC's, 3 MacNaughtons & 8 Playoff Championships.

In the WCHA, DU is tied for 1st in NC's with UND, tied for 1st in MacNaughton's with UND and 1st in WCHA Playoff Championships.

Denver 7 titles > BU 5 Titles

[Puck Swami]

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I'll take DU's 7 National Championships, 13 MacNaughtons & 15 WCHA Playoff Championships over Wisconsin's 6 NC's, 3 MacNaughtons & 8 Playoff Championships.

In the WCHA, DU is tied for 1st in NC's with UND, tied for 1st in MacNaughton's with UND and 1st in WCHA Playoff Championships.

So would I. I judge programs by big hardware won.

[HumRsky]

While they might be tied in MacNaughton's, North Dakota has more conference titles (14). Plus, I only count DU for having 12 Conference Championships.

Correct, and Minnesota also has 12. Since the WCHA started awarding a single playoff champion in 1982 Minnesota has the most with 6, Denver and North Dakota each have 5. Again, I'm interested how you awarded the dual winners before 1982.

[Runninwiththedogs]

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They might have done a little better without the losses in the WCHA first round, which also cost them NCAA appearances.

As FS23 also stated, it appears pooping themselves in the last 2 Regional semis did not help.

[Fighting Sioux 23]

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Minnesota comes in at #3. The Gophers hold several different records for their program. They have won more NCAA Tournament Wins (50) than any other school, have the most wins of any college hockey team, and have the best Winning Percentage against NCAA Champions. Where the Gophers fall short, is that they only have 5 National Titles. If the Gophers can rebound for the little rut they are in right now, and win a few more titles, they could very easily jump up the rankings. As of right now, they sit at #3.

North Dakota comes in at #2. The Fighting Sioux have arguably been the most consistent team in college hockey history. They have had dry spells like any other school, but they have also played in at least one NCAA Title game in every decade since the 1940s. They have also done very well when they make the NCAA Tournament. They have the highest winning percentage of any team in NCAA Tournament games. If the Sioux would have been able to convert one of their recent Frozen Fours into a title or two, they could be #1. For now, North Dakota sits at #2.

Michigan comes in on top. The Wolverines have the most Titles, NCAA Tournament Appearances, Frozen Fours, Frozen Four Wins, rank 2nd in Program Wins, and are in the top 10 of nearly any meaningful category. That being said, the Wolverines had a dry spell that nearly cost the school their hockey program. Red Berenson was able to get things back on track, and Michigan is currently on a 20 year streak of making the NCAA Tournament. If they continue that, they will continue to cement their status as the top program in college hockey history.

[ScoobyDoo]

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Nice job FS23.

[Runninwiththedogs]

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A round of applause!!!! Awesome job FS23!!!

I got 2 right. Woot.

[johnnyredshoes]

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At least I got the last 2 right

[Driftryder]

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Minnesota comes in at #3. The Gophers hold several different records for their program. They have won more NCAA Tournament Games (50) than any other school, have the most wins of any college hockey team, and have the best Winning Percentage against NCAA Champions. Where the Gophers fall short, is that they only have 5 National Titles. If the Gophers can rebound for the little rut they are in right now, and win a few more titles, they could very easily jump up the rankings. As of right now, they sit at #3.

North Dakota comes in at #2. The Fighting Sioux have arguably been the most consistent team in college hockey history. They have had dry spells like any other school, but they have also played in at least one NCAA Title game in every decade since the 1940s. They have also done very well when they make the NCAA Tournament. They have the highest winning percentage of any team in NCAA Tournament games. If the Sioux would have been able to convert one of their recent Frozen Fours into a title or two, they could be #1. For now, North Dakota sits at #2.

Michigan comes in on top. The Wolverines have the most Titles, NCAA Tournament Appearances, Frozen Fours, Frozen Four Wins, rank 2nd in Program Wins, and are in the top 10 of nearly any meaningful category. That being said, the Wolverines had a dry spell that nearly cost the school their hockey program. Red Berenson was able to get things back on track, and Michigan is currently on a 20 year streak of making the NCAA Tournament. If they continue that, they will continue to cement their status as the top program in college hockey history.

Nice work again fs23 was a fun read