Despite the fact that it is in the midst of its exam and holiday break, the Quinnipiac University men's ice hockey team moved up three spots in this week's United States College Hockey Online poll. The Bobcats (8-4-4, 5-2-3 ECAC Hockey League), who currently sit atop the ECACHL, jumped to No. 17 in the USCHO poll. Quinnipiac also remained at No. 17 in the Inside College Hockey power rankings as well.

For the Bobcats, it is their highest ever ranking in the USCHO poll. Quinnipiac previously ranked No. 20 on three occasions (11/7/05, 11/19/06, 12/11/06).

The University of Minnesota is No. 1 in the USCHO poll and received all 40 first-place votes. Following the Golden Gophers in the top 10 are New Hampshire, Notre Dame, Miami, Maine, St. Cloud State, Boston College, Colorado College, Boston University and Denver. The second 10 is comprised of Michigan, Cornell, Denver, Vermont, Michigan State, Clarkson, UMass, Quinnipiac, Lake Superior State, Alaska and Dartmouth.

The INCH Power Rankings are as follows: Minnesota, New Hampshire, Notre Dame, Miami, Maine, St. Cloud State, Boston College, Colorado College, Boston University, Denver, Michigan, Cornell, Clarkson, Vermont, UMass, Michigan State, Quinnipiac, Lake Superior, Niagara and Bemidji State.

The Bobcats return to action on Jan. 4, 2007 with a home game against RIT at the Northford Ice Pavilion.