KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After this past weekend of action on the ice, the Western Michigan hockey team was able to retain its status as one of the top teams in the nation. 

The Broncos checked in at No. 14 in the USA Hockey/The Rink Live poll this week. In the USCHO poll, WMU grabbed the No. 15 ranking. 

North Dakota, Denver, Colorado College, St. Cloud State and Omaha joined WMU as NCHC teams to be ranked this week. The NCHC is one of two conferences to have six or more teams ranked. 

The Broncos return home for the final regular season series of the year this weekend. WMU will host Miami on March 8-9, with senior day set for Saturday's series finale. Following this weekend's series, Western Michigan will hit the road for the first round of the NCHC Playoffs. 

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.