The Western Michigan Broncos flat out stunk last year. Behind a young core, the defense struggled en route to a 8-25-3 record, a 7th place finish in the NCHC, and -62 goal differential. However, where there's shortcomings, there's room for improvement, and Andy Murray looks to build on that core to get back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012's CCHA Championship.
To do that, they have to get through a schedule that'll include four games against the defending National Champions - North Dakota - four more games against Frozen Four participant Denver, and two more against St.