KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan forward Zach Nehring was selected as the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Rookie of the Month, the league announced this afternoon. 

Nehring was exceptional in October, registering more than a point per game. He finished the month with five points on three goals and two assists. The Minot, N.D. native was +4 and scored a point in all but one game. 

The rookie forward began his career with a goal against Ferris State on Oct. 11. He followed that up with an assist the next night in a 5-1 win over the Bulldogs. 

The next week, he tallied the first multi-goal/multi-point game of his career in a 6-2 victory against Bowling Green. Nehring scored the first two goals of the game and added a helper later that night. That led to him earning NCHC Rookie of the Week honors. 

Nehring is currently tied for the team lead in points and is second in goals. Along with his offensive game, Nehring has blocked three shots this season. That is the most among forwards on the roster. 

The Broncos will hit the ice again on Nov. 8 at Omaha. Puck drop for the NCHC opener is set for 8 PM.