{
  "id": 7943456,
  "title": "Augie hockey tabbed 3rd/4th in CCHA preseason polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/augie-hockey-tabbed-3rd-4th-in-ccha-preseason-polls",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:42:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/augie-hockey-tabbed-3rd-4th-034243178.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) released its 2026-27 preseason polls and awards, placing Augustana University's hockey team fourth in the coaches' poll and third in the media polls. Hayden Hennen and Owen Baumgartner were selected to the Preseason All-CCHA Team. The Vikings received 57 votes in the coaches' poll, securing the fourth spot. Michigan Tech led the coaches' rankings with 65 votes and four first-place votes, followed by Bowling Green with 60 votes and two first-place votes. Minnesota State claimed the third position in the media polls, with 109 points and two first-place votes, ahead of Augustana's 107 points and two first-place votes. Hayden Hennen, a Hallock, Minnesota native, earned his position on the Coaches and Media Preseason All-CCHA Team after a strong 2025-26 season, where he scored 15 points in 37 games and a career-high 44 points in 103 games. Owen Baumgartner, a defenseman, was selected to the Media Preseason All-CCHA Team after contributing 21 points in 31 games during the 2025-26 season. Head coach Garrett Raboin announced the addition of eight new Vikings for the team's fourth season in its history, bringing the roster to 28 student-athletes.",
  "summary": "ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) 2026-27 Preseason Polls and awards have been announced, with Augustana picked to finish fourth in the coaches’ and third in the media. Hayden Hennen and Owen Baumgartner were both selected to the Preseason All-CCHA Team. The Vikings picked up 57 votes in the coaches’ poll […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}