KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The 17th-ranked Western Michigan hockey team wrapped up its final home series of the 2022 portion of its season falling to North Dakota, 3-0, at Lawson Ice Arena on Saturday night.

UND's Drew DeRidder made a game-high 25 saves, with Cameron Rowe making 17 for the Broncos.

The Fighting Hawks took an early 1-0 lead on a power play goal by Judd Caulfield. Jackson Blake threw the puck towards the net from the left circle and Caulfield redirected in.

The Broncos outshot the Fighting Hawks 9-2 in the second period but were unable to find the back of the net. Nick Portz punched in a rebound at 8:26 in the third period to push North Dakota's lead to 2-0, with Dylan James adding a late empty-net goal.

The Broncos are off for the holiday and semester break before resuming action at the 2022 Great Lakes Invitational at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. WMU opens the tournament against the host Michigan Tech Huskies on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Western Michigan will then play either Ferris State or Michigan State on Wednesday at 3:30 or 7 p.m. For ticket information head to www.wmubroncos.com/tickets.