Cloud State) ended up with a losing record in non-conference play.
While this, ordinarily, would put the NCHC in good standing, several of the teams had very weak opponents.
This was typified by Western Michigan, whose strongest opponent on the season was St. Lawrence (48th in the pairwise).
GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average Teams are reseeded for the semifinals.
Teams ranked 11-16 can qualify based upon conference tournament results.