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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.
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.
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.
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.
DU's Media Guide says 13 MacNaughtons. Page 75.
