KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Even with an off week in the schedule, the Western Michigan hockey team was able to stay at No. 12 in the latest USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll. 

The Broncos finished the first half of the season with an 11-4-1 record, including sweeps of Bowling Green, Colorado College, St. Lawrence and Lindenwood. They also earned series victories over Ferris State, Omaha and Denver. 

The Brown and Gold will be back in action on Dec. 30 for an exhibition contest against Western Ontario for a final tune-up before the second half of the regular season. Puck drop is set for 6 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.