FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) announced the results of the 2020-21 WCHA Preseason Coaches' Poll and Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Chris Jandric was selected to the All-WCHA Preseason Team as one of two defensemen selected.
The Nanooks finished seventh in the WCHA Coaches' Poll, identical to the WCHA Media Poll, released yesterday. They garnered another 40 point tally, trailing Lake Superior State by nine and beating out Ferris State for the seven spot by five.
2020-21 WCHA Preseason Coaches' Poll
| Rank |
Team (1st Place Votes) |
Points |
| 1 |
Minnesota State (6) |
86 |
| 2 |
Bemidji State (1) |
79 |
| 3 |
Bowling Green (3) |
78 |
| 4 |
Michigan Tech |
64 |
| 5 |
Northern Michigan |
63 |
| 6 |
Lake Superior State |
49 |
| 7 |
Alaska |
40 |
| 8 |
Ferris State |
35 |
| 9 |
Alaska Anchorage |
28 |
| 10 |
Alabama Huntsville |
18 |
Coaches could not vote for their own team. Based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2 scale.
Chris Jandric lands on the Preseason All-WCHA Team after receiving six votes from coaches around the league.
A year ago, the junior blue-liner posted 22 points on 17 assists and five goals during his sophomore season. Three of his five goals came while on the power play and he also tallied two game-winning goals.
Coaches Preseason All-WCHA Team (Votes)
Forwards:
Griffin Loughran, Jr., Northern Michigan (7)
Brandon Kruse, Sr., Bowling Green (7)
Connor Ford, Sr., Bowling Green (4)
Lucas Sowder, So., Minnesota State (4)
Defensemen:
Elias Rosén, So., Bemidji State (7)
Chris Jandric, Jr., Alaska (6)
Goaltender:
Dryden Mckay, Jr., Minnesota State (7)
The Nanooks hockey team is scheduled to start their 2020-21 season on Dec. 4-5 with a non-conference series with in-state rival Alaska Anchorage.
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