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The Story Behind the Mask: Bussi Looks to Net Support for Autism Awareness

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Brandon Bussi is having a banner year. The Western Michigan University Hockey goalie has received multiple accolades for his puck-stopping prowess, including a spot on the 2022 Richter Award watch list—an annual prize for the nation's top men's college hockey goalie. He's also helped the Broncos rise to a top three national ranking—the highest in program history. While Bussi is all business on the ice, the third-year accounting major is also hoping to use his platform to enact change outside the rink.

"Being a goalie, we have some artistic freedom with our gear.