Hobart remained No. 2 in the USCHO.com men's hockey poll as it prepared for a home-and-home series with No. 3 Utica.
The Statesmen received six first-place votes after sweeping Elmira, according to Hobart and William Smith Athletics. Hobart visits Utica at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Adirondack Bank Center before hosting the Pioneers at 4 p.m. Saturday at The Cooler.
Hobart beat Elmira 2-0 on Friday at The Cooler, extending its home winning streak to 70 games. The Statesmen scored in the first and third periods, and junior goalie Connor Shibley made 15 saves for the shutout.
The Statesmen followed with a 4-1 win Saturday, scoring three times in the second period. Junior goalie James Norton finished with 20 saves.
Junior Adam Mendelson led Hobart's scoring over the weekend with a goal and two assists. Senior Connor Lally had a goal and an assist, while junior Christian Kocsis and senior Easton Ryan each recorded two assists.
Utica climbed three spots in the poll after opening its season 1-0-1. The Pioneers beat Adrian 3-2 in overtime and tied Michigan 4-4.
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