College notebook: UD hockey makes national polls for first time in program history

The University of Dubuque men’s hockey team has entered the national NCAA Division III rankings for the first time in the program’s four-year history. The Spartans, off to a 4-0 start, were ranked No. 12 by the U.S. College Hockey Organization and No. 14 by DIIIHockeyNews.com. Their strong opening follows a tournament title and a weekend sweep, as they prepare for a home series against Milwaukee School of Engineering.