KALAMAZOO, Mich. - #6/6 Western Michigan hockey (7-2-1, 1-1-1 NCHC) earned a 4-0 shutout victory, the program's 950th all-time win over #12/13 Colorado College (7-3-1, 1-2-0 NCHC) in its first NCHC contest on home ice this season at Lawson Arena.
Sophomore netminder Quentin Miller was brilliant in between the pipes, stopping all 15 shots on net he faced to earn his third shutout of the season and sixth of his collegiate career.
The opening frame saw no score, but WMU edged the visiting Tigers in shots 12-9.
Junior forward Zach Nehring began a three-goal second period for the Broncos after he redirected the game's first goal off a shot from senior defenseman Theo Wallberg at 5:34 into the middle frame. Just over four minutes later, senior forward Cole Spicer picked up a loose puck in the offensive zone and finished in front of the net to extend the WMU lead to 2-0.
Freshman forward Jordan Keller recorded his first point in his collegiate debut on Spicer's goal.
In the game's first power play, the Broncos made the most of it as junior forward Iiro Hakkarainen buried his first goal of the season only nine seconds into the man advantage to cap off the scoring spurt.
Senior forward William Whitelaw kept his stick hot and capped the four-goal night in front of the home crowd, potting his eighth of the campaign 1:13 into the third period.
On special teams, WMU went 1-for-2 on the power play and killed both of Colorado College's power plays.
The Broncos close out the series against the Tigers tomorrow night with puck drop slated for 6 p.m. ET at Lawson Arena.
FINAL SEASON AT LAWSON
The 2026-27 campaign marks the Final Season at historic Lawson Arena for Western Michigan hockey. Named after the program's founding father, Harry W. Lawson, the arena has been home to Bronco hockey since the 1974-75 season. Throughout the 2026-27 season, WMU hockey will be celebrating its five-plus decades at Lawson Arena with special events, promotions and 'Fan Friday' giveaways. Secure your tickets and help us celebrate the Final Season at Lawson Arena at wmubroncos.com/tickets.
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