KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Thanks to a series win over Omaha this past weekend, Western Michigan was able to rise in the latest national polls. 

The Broncos leaped over Michigan in both the USCHO and USA Hockey/The Rink Live polls to move up to No. 13 in the nation this week. WMU has been ranked in every poll since Oct. 11, 2021. 

North Dakota, Denver, St. Cloud State, Colorado College and Omaha joined WMU as NCHC teams ranked in the top 20. The NCHC is one of two conferences to have six or more teams ranked in both polls.  

Western Michigan is off this weekend but will be back in action at St. Cloud State on Feb. 23-24. The series opener is set for 8 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Both teams are currently in the top three of the NCHC standings. 

This season, WMU has been celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bronco Varsity Hockey, which has been 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 on Jan. 26-27. In addition, every season ticket holder has received a special 50th Anniversary puck to commemorate this season.