Western Michigan Univ. News & Stories
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Jun 29th, 15:132026 NHL DraftScouting reports on 16 surprise picks at the 2026 NHL Draft
Connor Davis, Tyler Deakos, Finn Kearns, and more highlight 16 surprise picks at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Apr 28th, 13:19NCAA
Breaking down the top goalies in the men's college hockey transfer portal
Who are the best goalies in the transfer portal this year? Where are they headed, and how do they fit in?
Apr 17th, 15:51NCAABreaking down the biggest names in the men's college hockey transfer portal so far
After just five days, hundreds of players across Div. 1 have entered the transfer portal in search of new teams. We break down the top skater commitments, and key names still looking for a landing spot.
Mar 30th, 09:49NCAATournament Takes Day 4: Michigan, Denver head to Frozen Four with explosive starts
Denver and Michigan both got off to hot starts, and their paths diverged from there. But they're both heading to the Frozen Four anyway.
Mar 28th, 04:45NCAATournament Takes Day 2: UMD ends Penn State's season as favourites sweep
The higher seeded teams won all four games on Friday, by a combined score of 16-3.
Mar 26th, 15:36NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late March
In the final Power Rankings of the season, the boys break down the NCAA tournament.
Mar 25th, 16:13NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 25 under-23 NHL-affiliated goalies ranking
Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.
Mar 25th, 14:46NCAA2026 NCAA tournament preview: Biggest-name teams lead one of the best fields ever
It's hard to remember a time when so many truly great teams had a chance to win a national title.
Mar 14th, 14:27NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for early March
With every conference playoff now underway, we take our penultimate look at the NCAA power ranking.- Mar 9th, 15:28NCAA
NCAA Weekender: Zam Plante powers UMD, plus other playoff heroes
Minnesota-Duluth's Zam Plante scored four huge playoff goals this weekend, two with the extra attacker and two in OT. 
Mar 6th, 15:54NCAANCAA Notebook: Potential playoff upsets, free agents, Maryville's new program, and more
It was a busy week in college hockey, and it's about to get busier.
Feb 28th, 18:07NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late February
As the regular season winds down, the fellas have some takes.
Jan 23rd, 15:55NCAANCAA notebook: What we know about the tournament field already
Nine teams already feel pretty locked into an NCAA tournament appearance. Who's just on the outside of that group, and what do they need to do?
Jan 16th, 16:35NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January 2026
The boys are back at it again, talking power rankings, injuries, awards, and the NCAA tournament.
Jan 9th, 15:27NCAANCAA notebook: How much can Tynan Lawrence help BU?
BU added Tynan Lawrence to the roster this week, but can he boost the team to NCAA competition?
2025-12-17, 16:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-December
Michigan stays No. 1, but there's lots of change everywhere else.
2025-12-11, 20:12NCAANCAA notebook: Closing out a weird, wild first half
*Looking at the NPI* Uhhh, I didn't have THIS on my freaking 2025 bingo card!!!!
2025-12-08, 16:04NCAANCAA Weekender: Boston College and UConn getting hot
Ryan Lambert recaps the biggest stories of the NCAA weekend.
2025-11-27, 14:12NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late November
We're back at it again with another perfect power ranking which everyone loves.
2025-11-13, 17:40NCAAElite Prospects NCAA power rankings for mid-November
The rowdy boys are back for another perfect power ranking that is completely inarguable.
2025-11-10, 17:15NCAANCAA Weekender: Who's good, and who's just lucky?
Digging into the numbers to see whether the team you like is any good, plus news and notes on every conference.
2025-10-29, 17:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late October
Another wild fortnight in college hockey shook up the power rankings once again.
2025-10-27, 16:34NCAANCAA Weekender: State of Michigan (currently) the best in college hockey
Western Michigan, Michigan State, and Michigan have been the three best teams in college hockey so far this season. Can anyone break the blockade?
2025-10-24, 16:46NCAANCAA Notebook: Is this the best freshman class ever?
Lots of people are paying attention to college hockey for the first time this season, because of all the ex-CHL players in the ranks. But how are those first-year NCAA skaters doing?
2025-10-24, 14:42NCAAWhy Jack Ivankovic is trying to do his best Marty Turco impression for Michigan
Sean Shapiro takes a deeper look at the Michigan freshman goalie that's helping turn things around for the Wolverines.
2025-10-20, 17:23NCAANCAA Weekender: How long will the big upsets last?
More unranked teams picked up surprising wins this weekend. How big of a trend is it, really?
2025-10-16, 15:42NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-October
Our expert panel unveils their ballots and defends their choices for October.
2025-10-10, 18:54NCAANCAA Notebook: Big upsets and a top-10 matchup highlight packed weekend
News, notes, and some game recommendations for the first full weekend of college hockey. Nearly all of Div. 1's 63 teams will be in action.
2025-10-02, 21:31NCAANCAA season preview: Breaking down the 2025-26 conference races
A conference-by-conference breakdown of the best players and teams in the country.
2025-10-02, 19:17NCAANCAA season preview: Who are the top 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards?
Previewing the most outstanding candidates for all three of college hockey's major awards.
