by Katie Sergent and Andy Pepper | News Channel 3
Thu, April 10th 2025 at 5:18 PM
Updated Thu, April 10th 2025 at 6:52 PM
Fans of the Western Michigan Broncos fill the bleachers at Lawson Ice Arena to cheer on their home team during the Frozen Four on April 10, 2025. The Broncos are taking on the Denver Pioneers in the semi-finals. (Nate Brown/WWMT)
- Western Michigan leading Denver Pioneers 2-0 after two periods
- Brian Kramer and Owen Michaels scored for Western
- Broncos outshooting Pioneers 32-8
- Scoreless after 20 minutes
- The Broncos with 12 shots on goal
- Pioneers 3 shots on goal
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Western Michigan University Broncos are set to play against the Denver Pioneers during the Frozen Four semi-final in St. Louis, Missouri.
The puck dropped at about 5 p.m. EST. Thursday.
In celebration of the Western Michigan University Broncos’ historic Frozen Four appearance, community members are invited to attend a watch party to cheer the team on to victory.
Along with cheering on the team, fans can enjoy giveaways, as well as WMU merch and concessions for purchase, according to officials.
“Bronco hockey deserves all the hullabaloo,” officials said. “Their historic Frozen Four berth calls for celebration, so join us at Lawson Ice Arena and let’s cheer them on to victory in St. Louis!”
Doors for this free event opened at 4 p.m. Thursday.
In addition to the community, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist wished the team good luck on their social media, which can be viewed below:
This is a developing story. Stay with News Channel 3 as we monitor Thursday’s match and provide updates.
