KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After splitting with St. Cloud State this weekend, Western Michigan was able to move up to No. 11 in the nation. 

The Broncos jumped over Colorado College in this week's USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll to move to No. 11. In the USCHO poll, WMU moved up one spot to No. 12, leaping over Cornell. 

The NCHC is one of just two conferences with six teams in the top 20. North Dakota, Denver, Colorado College, St. Cloud State and Omaha joined the Broncos in the polls. 

WMU will be on the road again this weekend at No. 3 North Dakota. This marks the fifth straight week that Western Michigan will play a ranked opponent. The series opener is set for Friday, March 1 on CBS Sports Network. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. 

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.