Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, just a few miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, and centrally located between Detroit and Chicago. Founded in 1903 as Michigan’s fourth public university, WMU attracts students from across the nation and from more than 90 countries worldwide. WMU’s first season of hockey came in 1973-74 as a member of the CCHA. The Broncos play their home games in Lawson Ice Arena. Opened in 1974, the arena has undergone numerous facelifts to maintain the history of the “old barn” while adding state-of-the art amenities of a “new arena”.
Location: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Founded: 1903
Enrollment: 23,252
Nickname: Broncos
Colors: Brown and Gold
President: Dr. Edward Montgomery
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Luchara Wallace
Director of Athletics: Kathy Beauregard
Head Coach: Andy Murray
Alma Mater/Year: Brandon University/1972
Dir. of Media Relations: Adam Bodnar
Office Phone: 269-387-4122
Email: adam.e.bodnar@wmich.edu
Home Arena (Opened): Lawson Ice Arena (1974)
Rink Dimensions: 85x200 (NHL)
Capacity: 3,667
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, just a few miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, and centrally located between Detroit and Chicago. Founded in 1903 as Michigan’s fourth public university, WMU attracts students from across the nation and from more than 90 countries worldwide. WMU’s first season of hockey came in 1973-74 as a member of the CCHA. The Broncos play their home games in Lawson Ice Arena. Opened in 1974, the arena has undergone numerous facelifts to maintain the history of the “old barn” while adding state-of-the art amenities of a “new arena”.
Location: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Founded: 1903
Enrollment: 23,252
Nickname: Broncos
Colors: Brown and Gold
President: Dr. Edward Montgomery
Faculty Rep.: Dr. Lisa DeChano
Director of Athletics: Kathy Beauregard
Head Coach: Andy Murray
Alma Mater/Year: Brandon University/1972
Dir. of Media Relations: Adam Bodnar
Office Phone: 269-387-4122
Email: adam.e.bodnar@wmich.edu
Home Arena (Opened): Lawson Ice Arena (1974)
Rink Dimensions: 85x200 (NHL)
Capacity: 3,667
