Michigan State hockey secured a No. 6 ranking in the final USCHO.com poll for the 2024-25 season, marking their second consecutive year in the top 10. The Spartans, the second-highest ranked team from the Big Ten, followed Penn State, who claimed the No. 5 spot after their first-ever Frozen Four appearance this season. Other Big Ten teams in the final rankings included Minnesota at No. 9, Ohio State at No. 11, and Michigan at No. 17.
Despite being consistently ranked in the top five throughout the season, Michigan State's early exit in the NCAA Tournament was a disappointment. While they clinched both the regular season and tournament Big Ten titles, the Spartans fell short of reaching the Frozen Four as a No. 1 seed in their region. For more details, the complete final college hockey poll for the season is available on USCHO.com. Follow The SpartansWire on social media for ongoing coverage of Michigan State news and opinions by Robert Bondy.