[1] As schedules had already been set before the announcement, the CCHA would use point percentage to determine Augustana's place in the standings.
Bowling Green hired Dennis Williams as a replacement for Ty Eigner.
A Bowling Green graduate, Williams previous served as an interim head coach in 2010.
[2] Dave Shyiak was hired as the fourth head coach for Northern Michigan, replacing the departed Grant Potulny.
Teams ranked 11-16 can qualify based upon conference tournament results.