KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan hockey team had a successful weekend on the ice, taking four of a possible six points from Denver. The four-point series helped the Broncos elevate to No. 12 in both of the latest national polls.
 
After ranking 13th in both the USCHO poll and the USA Hockey/The Rink Live polls a week ago, WMU moved up one spot in both polls this week to check in at No. 12 as it heads into its holiday break. Western Michigan is joined in both polls by North Dakota, DU, St. Cloud State and Colorado College as NCHC teams ranked in the top-20.
 
WMU has some time off before hosting Western Ontario in an exhibition game on Dec. 30. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. at Lawson Arena. The Broncos return to regular season play after the new year when they travel to Lindenwood for a pair of games on Jan. 5-6.
 
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.