KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After extending its winning streak to six games with a sweep of Lindenwood this past weekend, the Western Michigan hockey team has continued to rise in the polls. 

In both the USCHO and USA Hockey/The Rink Live polls, the Broncos came in at No. 13 this week. That is a one spot rise in the USCHO poll and a two-spot jump in the USA Hockey poll. WMU was joined by North Dakota, Denver and St. Cloud State as NCHC teams to be ranked in both polls. 

WMU will get back to NCHC play this weekend with Denver in town for a pair of games. The Broncos and Pioneers are separated by just one point in the current NCHC standings. Puck drop for Friday's series opener 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.