KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Despite not playing this past weekend, Western Michigan was still able to move up in the latest edition of the national polls, which were released this afternoon.  

The Broncos moved up to No. 12 in the USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll. The Broncos jumped over Cornell and UMASS this week and received 304 points in the poll. In the USCHO poll, WMU was able to remain at No. 13. 

Denver, North Dakota, Colorado College, St. Cloud State 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 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 15 nationally. 

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.