KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After collecting four points in the NCHC opening weekend, Western Michigan was ranked No. 12 in the latest USCHO and USA Hockey/The Rink Live polls.   
 
The Broncos handled Omaha, 5-2, on Friday, Nov. 3 before falling in overtime the following night to claim four points in conference play. That puts the Broncos in third place after the opening week of NCHC action.
 
Western Michigan will now turn its attention to St. Cloud State, which will be in town for games on Nov. 10 and 11. Puck drop for Friday's game is set for 7 p.m. at Lawson Arena.
 
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.