KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan freshman forward Adam Benák was named the NCHC Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, the league office announced on Tuesday.
  
Benák tied for the team lead in points for the second week in a row, notching two goals and an assist in Western Michigan's sweep of Notre Dame. The true freshman lit the lamp in both games against the Fighting Irish, scoring on the power play on Friday and then netting a goal and adding an assist in Saturday's contest. He was also strong in the dot, going 13-for-24 (54.2 percent) on faceoffs.
 
Through the weekend's action, Benák is tied for the team lead with seven points in four games for the Broncos, and is also tied for the national lead in points among freshmen.
 
Western Michigan continues its stretch of four straight games against Big Ten foes this week, starting on Friday with a trip to Ann Arbor to face #1 Michigan. The Brown and Gold return to Lawson Arena on Saturday evening for a 6 pm exhibition tilt against #6 Wisconsin.
 
The 2026-27 campaign marks the Final Season at historic Lawson Arena for Western Michigan hockey. Named after the founding father of the program, Harry W. Lawson, the arena has been home to Bronco hockey since the 1974-75 season. All throughout the 2026-27 season, WMU hockey will be celebrating its five-plus decades at Lawson Arena with special events, giveaways and promotions. Secure your tickets and help us celebrate the Final Season at Lawson Arena by going to wmubroncos.com/tickets.