MIAA Power Rankings: Discover Boys Hockey Team Standings in First Release
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) recently updated its power rankings for winter sports, unveiling the first standings for boys hockey, alongside basketball categories. This inaugural release highlights the top 32 boys hockey teams across various divisions, establishing the competitive landscape heading into the postseason.
MIAA Boys Hockey Team Standings: First Release Overview
In the MIAA winter sports power rankings, student-athletes and fans alike will find crucial information regarding team performance. The rankings focus not only on win-loss records but also consider average margins of victory and opponent ratings.
Division I Rankings
- 1. Xaverian Brothers – Record: 8-0-0, Average Margin: 2.375, Opponent Rating: 2.483, Total Rating: 4.858
- 2. Catholic Memorial – Record: 6-1-1, Average Margin: 1.625, Opponent Rating: 2.774, Total Rating: 4.399
- 3. Saint John’s – Record: 6-2-0, Average Margin: 1.750, Opponent Rating: 2.396, Total Rating: 4.145
- 4. Hingham – Record: 4-2-1, Average Margin: 1.285, Opponent Rating: 2.718, Total Rating: 4.004
- 5. St. John’s Prep – Record: 4-1-2, Average Margin: 0.857, Opponent Rating: 3.029, Total Rating: 3.887
Division II Rankings
- 1. Canton – Record: 5-0-0, Average Margin: 2.800, Opponent Rating: 2.256, Total Rating: 5.056
- 2. Tewksbury Memorial – Record: 6-0-3, Average Margin: 3.000, Opponent Rating: 0.324, Total Rating: 3.324
- 3. Billerica Memorial – Record: 5-1-1, Average Margin: 1.286, Opponent Rating: 1.696, Total Rating: 2.981
Division III Rankings
- 1. Hanover – Record: 8-0-0, Average Margin: 2.500, Opponent Rating: 1.114, Total Rating: 3.614
- 2. Nauset Regional – Record: 7-1-0, Average Margin: 2.500, Opponent Rating: 0.951, Total Rating: 3.451
- 3. Shawsheen Valley Tech – Record: 6-1-1, Average Margin: 1.500, Opponent Rating: 0.830, Total Rating: 2.330
Division IV Rankings
- 1. Martha’s Vineyard Regional – Record: 4-0-0, Average Margin: 2.500, Opponent Rating: -0.600, Total Rating: 1.900
- 2. Sandwich – Record: 5-3-0, Average Margin: 1.125, Opponent Rating: 0.630, Total Rating: 1.755
- 3. Winthrop – Record: 5-4-0, Average Margin: 0.556, Opponent Rating: 0.360, Total Rating: 0.915
These rankings are essential for teams aiming for postseason participation, as only those with an overall record of 50% or better are eligible. As the season progresses, these rankings will be subject to updates reflecting the teams’ performances on the ice.