2014/15 CIS Top 10 Poll

[Drummer]

A surprise 'early' first poll for hockey was released today (earliest poll in 35 years). Not much for the committee to review given two of the conferences haven't played any league games.

It's so early, there are 12 teams outside the top 10 that received votes. Even MRU got a first place vote - that's a stretch. That one selection amounted to 10 of their 14 points.

I created a repository of Top 10s here - HOT 10 RR. It goes back to 1979/80.

CIS MEN’S HOCKEY TOP 10 (#1)

Voting is based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis, with a 1st place vote worth 10 points. The CIS Men’s Ice Hockey Top Ten Committee is made up of media members from across Canada.

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous ranking)
1. Alberta (1-1) / 132 points (5) / (-)
2. Calgary (2-0) / 125 (6) / (-)
3. UNB (0-0) / 114 (3) / (-)
4. Saskatchewan (2-0) / 86 (1) / (-) *
5. Acadia (0-0) / 86 / (-)
6. UQTR (0-0) / 66 / (-)
7. Carleton (0-0) / 57 / (-)
8. McGill (0-0) / 44 / (-)
9. Saint Mary’s (0-0) / 35 / (-)
10. Western (0-0) / 28 / (-)

* Saskatchewan (over Acadia) was awarded the higher ranking based on number of higher place votes.

Other teams receiving votes: Windsor (27), UBC (21), StFX (20), Mount Royal (14 / 1 first-place vote), Brock (6), Moncton (6), Concordia (4), York (3), Lakehead (2), Queen’s (2), Guelph (1), Manitoba (1).

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[Shootmaster_44]

I wonder who gave their first place vote to Mount Royal?

 

[Hollywood3]

I wonder who gave their first place vote to Mount Royal?

They are 7-0-0!

The OHT36 has not seen enough results to issue official rankings.

 

[mikeandI]

What are all you pollsters and bloggers thinking.
Dont you worry about accountability

The OUA and AUS don't start league play for a while yet.....
The CW boys started last week due to FISU scheduling and alberta loses to an unranked team ( 2013-14), and they are ranked número uno?
I could see if you had a preseason projected top 10....
What is the rush boys!?

 

[Drummer]

What are all you pollsters and bloggers thinking.
Dont you worry about accountability

The OUA and AUS don't start league play for a while yet.....
The CW boys started last week due to FISU scheduling and alberta loses to an unranked team ( 2013-14), and they are ranked número uno?
I could see if you had a preseason projected top 10....
What is the rush boys!?

I agree - starting the polls this week is 1-2 weeks earlier than needed. You can see that in the points and #1 selections. I would have preferred the AUS have at least 4 games (which puts the OUA at 6 and CW at 8 played). Trying to rank teams on 2-3 Exh. games is a bit of a stretch.

 

[Bob Stauffer]

FYI...
Alberta IMO does not deserve to be #1.
The Bears have a little bit of a University Cup hangover going on.
Had UNB #1 and Alberta at 4

 

[Hollywood3]

FYI...
Alberta IMO does not deserve to be #1.
The Bears have a little bit of a University Cup hangover going on.
Had UNB #1 and Alberta at 4

Fun fact (to be referenced in my weekend preview):

Last year, the Monkeys (in all games) went 45-4-1. So far this year, they are 5-4-0.

 

[FreddyFoyle]

I had Calgary at #1. I can't believe Mount Royal got a #1. Sheesh.

The hockey top 10 voting starts when the first conference games starts, which is usually in Canada West. As has been mentioned, CanWest is starting even earlier this year because of FISU, so therefore the Top 10 starts earlier.

But because of that, we didn't have a lot to work with for the first week.

 

[rantfather]

Agreed ! TOO EARLY FOR MEANINGFUL rankings!

HOWEVER,
STU Tommies last weekends exhibition results :
McGill 4-3 -OT
McGill 3-1
UQTR 3-2

This showing vs #8 and #3 ranked teams is a testament to Pat Powers et al qndna sign that the TOMMIES are on the rise.

I saw both games in Montreal.and was more than.impressed with this Tommies rendition...I did not.attend the UQTR game but the reports were favorable.

GO TOMMIES GO!

RANTFATHER!

 

[Dutch]

I always wondered: who are these media people voting on the subject ?

Is there anybody in Quebec ? Here in Trois-Rivieres, our daily newspaper is covering the CIS activities and nobody votes on this.

 

[Drummer]

CIS MEN’S HOCKEY TOP 10 (#2)

Voting is based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis, with a 1st place vote worth 10 points.
The CIS Men’s Ice Hockey Top Ten Committee is made up of media members from across Canada.

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous ranking)

1. Alberta (3-1-0) / 157 points (14) / (1)
2. UNB (0-0-0) / 124 (1) / (3)
3. Saskatchewan (4-0-0) / 121 / (4)
4. Acadia (0-0-0) / 111 / (5)
5. Mount Royal (4-0-0) / 82 / (NR)
6. UQTR (1-0-0) / 68 (1) / (6)
7. Calgary (2-2-0) / 59 / (2)
8. Carleton (1-0-0) / 57 / (7)
9. McGill (0-0-0) / 35 / (8)
10. Saint Mary’s (0-0-0) / 20 / (9)

Other teams receiving votes: Waterloo (18), StFX (12), Western (9), Concordia (3), Laurentian (3), Manitoba (1).

- The challenge for MRU will be the last week of Oct when they play ALB twice then USask.

- UNB plays Acadia on the 24th (in Acadia) & SMU on the 25th (in Halifax)

- UQTR and Carleton play this weekend.

So, as usual at this time of year we need a few more games (and the AUS to start) to get a picture as to where team's stand.

 

[hersky77]

CIS MEN’S HOCKEY TOP 10 (#2)

Voting is based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis, with a 1st place vote worth 10 points.
The CIS Men’s Ice Hockey Top Ten Committee is made up of media members from across Canada.

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous ranking)

1. Alberta (3-1-0) / 157 points (14) / (1)
2. UNB (0-0-0) / 124 (1) / (3)
3. Saskatchewan (4-0-0) / 121 / (4)
4. Acadia (0-0-0) / 111 / (5)
5. Mount Royal (4-0-0) / 82 / (NR)
6. UQTR (1-0-0) / 68 (1) / (6)
7. Calgary (2-2-0) / 59 / (2)
8. Carleton (1-0-0) / 57 / (7)
9. McGill (0-0-0) / 35 / (8)
10. Saint Mary’s (0-0-0) / 20 / (9)

Other teams receiving votes: Waterloo (18), StFX (12), Western (9), Concordia (3), Laurentian (3), Manitoba (1).

- The challenge for MRU will be the last week of Oct when they play ALB twice then USask.

- UNB plays Acadia on the 24th (in Acadia) & SMU on the 25th (in Halifax)

- UQTR and Carleton play this weekend.

So, as usual at this time of year we need a few more games (and the AUS to start) to get a picture as to where team's stand.

How can a top ten even be announced when some teams like Mcgill and Western have not even played a game yet.

 

[Hollywood3]

How can a top ten even be announced when some teams like Mcgill and Western have not even played a game yet.

That POV is supported by the OHT36. Odd that no teams from the OUAW are in the Top Ten.

 

[Drummer]

Cis men’s hockey top 10 (#3)

CIS MEN’S HOCKEY TOP 10 (#3)

Voting is based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis, with a 1st place vote worth 10 points. The CIS Men’s Ice Hockey Top Ten Committee is made up of media members from across Canada.

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous ranking)

1. Alberta (5-1-0) / 157 points (14) / (1)
2. UNB (1-0-0) / 138 (1) / (2)
3. Acadia (1-0-0) / 122 / (4)
4. UQTR (3-0-0) / 105 (1) / (6)
5. Mount Royal (5-1-0) / 84 / (5)
6. Calgary (4-2-0) / 73 / (7)
7. Saskatchewan (4-2-0) / 44 / (3)
8. Manitoba (4-2-0) / 35 / (NR)
9. Windsor (3-0-0) / 29 / (NR)
10. Western (2-0-0) / 23 / (NR)

Other teams receiving votes: Carleton (22), Saint Mary’s (16), McGill (14), Moncton (11), StFX (6), Concordia (1).

 

[Drummer]

Cis men’s hockey top 10 (#4)

MEN’S HOCKEY

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous ranking)

1. Alberta (7-1-0) / 156 points (12) / (1)
2. UNB (3-0-0) / 144 (3) / (2)
3. Acadia (3-0-0) / 120 / (3)
4. UQTR (4-0-0) / 106 (1) / (4)
5. Calgary (6-2-0) / 94 / (6)
6. Mount Royal (6-2-0) / 73 / (5)
7. Windsor (5-0-0) / 71 / (9)
8. Moncton (3-0-0) / 28 / (NR)
9. Manitoba (5-3-0) / 24 / (8)
10. Saint Mary’s (2-0-1) / 16 / (NR)

Other teams receiving votes: Saskatchewan (15), Western (11), Waterloo (10), Carleton (8), Laurentian (4).

 

[Drummer]

Cis men’s hockey top 10 (#5)

MEN’S HOCKEY
(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous ranking)

1. Alberta (7-1-0) / 160 points (16) / (1)
2. Acadia (5-1-0) / 141 / (3)
3. UNB (4-1-1) / 114 / (2)
4. Windsor (7-0-0) / 91 / (7) *
5. UQTR (5-1-0) / 91 / (4)
6. Calgary (6-2-0) / 90 / (5)
7. Mount Royal (6-2-0) / 67 / (6)
8. Moncton (5-1-0) / 64 / (8)
9. Saint Mary’s (4-1-1) / 28 / (10)
10. Manitoba (5-3-0) / 15 / (9)

* Windsor is ranked higher than UQTR based on number of higher-placed votes

Other teams receiving votes: Carleton (12), Saskatchewan (4), Queen’s (1), StFX (1), Western (1).