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Phillips Hat Trick Leads Broncos to Season-Opening Victory Over Ferris State

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Led by an Ethan Phillips hat trick, the Western Michigan hockey team collected its first win of the 2023-24 season on Thursday night at Lawson Arena. The Broncos upended Ferris State, 6-4.

FIRST PERIOD
It didn't take long for the WMU offense to get going, as the Broncos scored on the first shift of the game. After a Dylan Wendt shot was saved, Boston University transfer Phillips collected the rebound and lit the lamp for his first goal as a Bronco.

After the goal the Broncos would continue to test the Ferris State defense, getting 16 shots in the next 11 minutes of play.