KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan hockey team continued its run of being nationally ranked, with the USCHO and USA Hockey/The Rink Live polls being announced earlier today.

The Broncos have been a mainstay in the national rankings over the last three seasons. WMU has been ranked in the top 20 since Oct. 11, 2021. Western Michigan checked in at No. 16 in both national polls this week. 

The Broncos are one of four NCHC teams to appear in both rankings this week, joining Denver, North Dakota and St. Cloud State. 

WMU will travel to Colorado Springs, Colo. for a pair of games against Colorado College this weekend. Puck drop for Friday, Nov. 17 is set for 9 PM ET. The Broncos went 4-2 against the Tigers last season. 

This season WMU will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bronco Varsity Hockey, which will be commemorated in a variety of ways, including a special 50th Anniversary logo at center ice, special in-game tributes throughout the season, and a special Alumni Weekend for Bronco Hockey during the Colorado College series, January 26 and 27. In addition, every season ticket holder will receive a special 50th Anniversary puck to commemorate this special season.