For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Bethel University men's hockey team is ranked in USCHO.com poll. The Royals enter at No. 15 after receiving votes for most of the second half of the season.
 
The Royals, now 17-5-3, earned the No. 2 seed in the MIAC Playoffs and square off against third-seeded St. Scholastica on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at Bethel University Arena inside the National Sports Center at 6 p.m. Sales are cash only and tickets can only be purchased the day of game. MIAC Playoff ticket prices are $10 for adults, $2 for students with ID and free for children 5 & under. Only MIAC passes will be accepted.
 
Bethel's highest ranking in the poll came on November 12, 2007 where they were No. 13. That came after spending a few weeks at No. 15.
 
Stay tuned to BethelRoyals.com for an in-depth preview of Saturday's matchup.