Three-time Big Ten champion Minnesota was tabbed the favorite in the 2016-17 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches poll, which was released Monday.
| School |
|---|
| 1. Minnesota |
| 2. Ohio State |
| 3. Michigan |
| 4. Penn State |
| 5. Wisconsin |
| 6. Michigan State |
The coaches also selected a 13-member Preseason Watch list, including four unanimous honorees.
| Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Kile | F | Michigan |
| Mason Appleton | F | Michigan State |
| Jake Bischoff | D | Minnesota |
| Leon Bristedt | F | Minnesota |
| Justin Kloos * | F | Minnesota |
| Eric Schierhorn * | G | Minnesota |
| Josh Healey | D | Ohio State |
| Mason Jobst | F | Ohio State |
| Nick Schilkey | F | Ohio State |
| David Goodwin | F | Penn State |
| Vince Pedrie * | D | Penn State |
| Luke Kunin * | F | Wisconsin |
| Grant Besse | F | Wisconsin |
* Unanimous selection
