Both the WCHA coaches and media have selected Minnesota State as the conference’s top team heading in to the 2015-16 season.
The coaches’ poll was conducted by Shane Frederick of the Mankato Free Press, while the media poll was compiled by the Bemidji Pioneer’s Jack Hittinger.
WCHA PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL
| School (First-place votes) | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Minnesota State (8) | 89 |
| 2. Bowling Green (1) | 79 |
| 3. Michigan Tech (1) | 78 |
| 4. Bemidji State | 61 |
| 5. Alaska | 55 |
| 6. Ferris State | 51 |
| 7. Northern Michigan | 49 |
| 8. Alabama-Huntsville | 29 |
| 9. Alaska-Anchorage | 27 |
| 10. Lake Superior State | 22 |
WCHA PRESEASON MEDIA POLL
| School (First-place votes) | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Minnesota State (12) | 265 |
| 2. Michigan Tech (9) | 263 |
| 3. Bowling Green (8) | 250 |
| 4. Bemidji State | 184 |
| 5. Alaska | 164 |
| 6. Ferris State | 142 |
| 7. Northern Michigan | 138 |
| 8. Alabama-Huntsville | 88 |
| 9. Lake Superior State | 54 |
| 10. Alaska-Anchorage | 47 |
In addition, Alaska senior forward Tyler Morley was chosen preseason Player of the Year and Ferris State forward Corey Mackin was picked as preseason Rookie of the Year by the coaches. Over in the media poll, Minnesota State senior forward Bryce Gervais earned the nod as preseason Player of the Year and Stephen Baylis, a Bowling Green forward, took home preseason Rookie of the Year honors.
The coaches and media also chose preseason All-WCHA Teams.
PRESEASON COACHES’ ALL-WCHA TEAM
| Player's Name | Position | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Morley | F | Sr. | Alaska |
| Bryce Gervais | F | Sr. | Minnesota State |
| Alex Petan | F | Sr. | Michigan Tech |
| Shane Hanna | D | Jr. | Michigan Tech |
| Casey Nelson | D | Jr. | Minnesota State |
| Jamie Phillips | G | Sr. | Michigan Tech |
PRESEASON MEDIA ALL-WCHA TEAM
| Player's Name | Position | Class | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Petan | F | Sr. | Michigan Tech |
| Bryce Gervais | F | Sr. | Minnesota State |
| Tyler Morley | F | Sr. | Alaska |
| Casey Nelson | D | Jr. | Minnesota State |
| Shane Hanna | D | Jr. | Michigan Tech |
| Jamie Phillips | G | Sr. | Michigan Tech |
