KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan has been selected to play in the 2025 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off on Dec. 28-29 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. 

The Broncos will be joined by Wisconsin, Boston College and Lake Superior State. WMU and BC are both in the top five this season, while the Badgers and Lakers are closing in on double-digit victories and in the top four of their respective conferences.  

This will be the Brown and Gold's first ever appearance in the event. The Kwik Trip Holiday Faceoff made its debut in 2021. Wisconsin won the 2024 championship. 

Western Michigan has had success against the 2025 field, combining for 52 total wins against the three opponents. Ticket and matchup information will be announced at a later date. To receive updates, follow the event on social media @holidayfaceoff or visit holidayfaceoff.com

The 2024-25 Broncos are up to No. 4 in the country, sitting with a 13-4-1 overall record to go along with a 6-1-1 NCHC mark. Western Michigan has made the last three NCAA Tournaments and is currently No. 7 in the pairwise rankings.