What league does Western Michigan Univ. play in?

Western Michigan Univ. play in the NCAA.

When was Western Michigan Univ. founded?

Western Michigan Univ. was founded in 1973 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA, USA.

Where is Western Michigan Univ. based?

Western Michigan Univ. is based in Kalamazoo, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Western Michigan Univ.?

The head coach of Western Michigan Univ. is Bill Wilkinson.

Who is the captain of Western Michigan Univ.?

The captain of Western Michigan Univ. is Jeff Rucinski.

What arena does Western Michigan Univ. play in?

Western Michigan Univ. play their home games at Harry W. Lawson Ice Arena in Kalamazoo, MI, USA.

What are the team colors of Western Michigan Univ.?

The team colors of Western Michigan Univ. are Brown + Gold.

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1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Matt Barnes (G)	51	1974	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'5"	150	L
		Peet Moseley (G)	50	1976	Orono, MN, USA	5'10"	181	-
		L.J. Scarpace (G)	50	1976	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'1"	201	L
		Jim Tolliver (G)	-		Fenton, MI, USA	-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Daryl Andrews (D)	49	1977	Campbell River, BC, CAN	6'2"	190	L
		Geoff Collard (D)	51	1974	Kalamazoo, MI, USA	6'0"	205	L
	#7	Joe Corvo (D)	48	1977	Oak Park, IL, USA	6'0"	203	R
		Steve Duke (D)"A"	50	1975	Georgetown, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	-
		Brendan Kenny (D)	52	1973	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Brent Lovett (D)	52	1974	Eden Prairie, MN, USA	6'5"	214	L
		Jeff Lukasak (D)	48	1978	St. Clair, MI, USA	6'0"	194	L
		Jeff Rucinski (D)"C"	52	1973	Independence, OH, USA	6'1"	205	R
FORWARDS
		Matt Addessa (LW)	48	1977	Andover, MA, USA	6'0"	190	L
	#28	Chad Anderson (C/RW)	51	1975	Grand Ledge, MI, USA	5'9"	170	R
		Justin Cardwell (C/RW)	52	1973	St. Paul, MN, USA	6'0"	205	R
		Matt Cressman (C/LW)"A"	50	1975	Cambridge, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L
		Joel Irving (RW)	50	1976	Lumsden, SK, CAN	6'3"	225	R
		Caley Jones (RW)	50	1975	Chatham, ON, CAN	5'11"	201	R
		Tony Kolozsy (C)	49	1977	Rolling Meadows, IL, USA	5'8"	161	L
		Mike Melas (C)	51	1975	Thornhill, ON, CAN	5'10"	170	-
		Brett Mills (RW)	49	1976	Chestermere, AB, CAN	6'2"	194	R
		Chuck Mindel (LW/C)	48	1977	Chicago, IL, USA	5'10"	194	L
		Carlin Nordstrom (RW)"A"	53	1973	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	214	R
		Frank Novock (RW/C)	50	1976	Detroit, MI, USA	5'8"	170	-
		Jason Redenius (LW)	49	1977	Muskegon, MI, USA	6'0"	192	L
		Corey Waring (LW)	50	1976	Brantford, ON, CAN	5'11"	209	L
		Jeff Wojcik (LW)	49	1976	Farmington Hills, MI, USA	6'0"	157	-
		Shawn Zimmerman (C/RW)	51	1974	Englefeld, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	-

Position: G: 1, D: 8, F: 16Av Age: 21.12 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Staff

Head CoachBill Wilkinson
Asst. CoachJim Culhane
Asst. CoachBill Watson

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1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Captains

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Jeff Rucinski

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Western Michigan Univ. Facts

Plays in: NCAA Division I
Team Colors: Brown + Gold
Town: Kalamazoo, MI, USA Map
Founded: 1973

1996-1997 Western Michigan Univ. Roster Facts

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17 players
11 players

Experience

Western Michigan Univ.: 1 663 GP

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Arena Information

Arena Name: Harry W. Lawson Ice Arena
Location: Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Capacity: 3 687
Construction Year: 1974

Western Michigan Univ. Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/29/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Univ. of Denver	Western Michigan Univ.	6 - 2	NCAA
03/27/2026 06:30 PM UTC	Western Michigan Univ.	Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato)	3 - 1	NCAA
03/15/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Univ. of Denver	Western Michigan Univ.	2 - 1 (OT 65:48)	NCAA
03/07/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Western Michigan Univ.	Colorado College	2 - 1 (OT 63:26)	NCAA
03/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Western Michigan Univ.	Colorado College	5 - 2	NCAA

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Western Michigan Univ. History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NCAA	39	24	10	-	3	1	140	95	79	2.03	3	Conference SF loss
2024-2025	NCAA	42	29	4	-	5	3	167	86	100	2.38	1	Champion
2023-2024	NCAA	38	20	11	-	1	5	136	97	67	1.76	3	Conference QF loss
2022-2023	NCAA	39	23	15	1	-	-	148	102	44	1.13	2	Conference QF loss
2021-2022	NCAA	39	26	12	1	-	-	138	101	43	1.1	3	Conference Final loss
2020-2021	NCAA	25	10	12	3	-	-	77	89	33	1.32	6	-
2019-2020	NCAA	36	18	13	5	-	-	125	101	41	1.14	4	-
2018-2019	NCAA	37	21	15	1	-	-	129	115	41	1.11	3	-
2017-2018	NCAA	36	15	19	2	-	-	115	129	31	0.86	5	-
2016-2017	NCAA	40	22	13	5	-	-	133	114	42	1.05	3	First round loss
2015-2016	NCAA	36	8	25	3	-	-	80	142	17	0.47	7	-
2014-2015	NCAA	37	14	18	5	-	-	98	107	27	0.73	7	-
2013-2014	NCAA	40	19	16	5	-	-	103	106	37	0.93	4	-
2012-2013	NCAA	38	19	11	8	-	-	87	78	54	1.42	3	-
2011-2012	NCAA	41	21	14	6	-	-	114	92	50	1.22	2	First round loss
2010-2011	NCAA	42	19	13	10	-	-	116	104	44	1.05	4	First round loss
2009-2010	NCAA	36	8	20	8	-	-	76	104	21	0.58	12	-
2008-2009	NCAA	41	14	20	7	-	-	111	130	26	0.63	7	-
2007-2008	NCAA	38	8	27	3	-	-	82	126	10	0.26	12	-
2006-2007	NCAA	37	18	18	1	-	-	120	126	29	0.78	6	-
2005-2006	NCAA	40	10	24	6	-	-	97	160	19	0.48	11	-
2004-2005	NCAA	37	14	21	2	-	-	105	134	18	0.49	10	-
2003-2004	NCAA	39	17	18	4	-	-	123	136	27	0.69	8	-
2002-2003	NCAA	38	15	21	2	-	-	122	147	27	0.71	8	-
2001-2002	NCAA	38	19	15	4	-	-	123	118	29	0.76	6	-
2000-2001	NCAA	39	20	13	6	-	-	149	129	30	0.77	5	-
1999-2000	NCAA	36	12	21	3	-	-	105	137	23	0.64	9	-
1998-1999	NCAA	34	6	20	8	-	-	75	130	18	0.53	10	-
1997-1998	NCAA	38	10	25	3	-	-	94	125	20	0.53	9	-
1996-1997	NCAA	37	14	18	5	-	-	125	134	25	0.68	5	-

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