Western Michigan faces North Dakota in NCHC semifinals

The Western Michigan Broncos are set to play against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinals. This game will take place on Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Broncos aim to reach the NCHC championship game for the second time in their history. They last made it to the finals during the 2021-22 season but lost to Minnesota Duluth. Under the guidance of head coach Pat Ferschweiler, this season has been their best yet. They recently won their first conference regular season title, which helps secure a spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Western Michigan has had a strong season, having won three out of four matches against North Dakota. However, North Dakota has proved to be a competitive team despite facing challenges this season. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on CBS Sports Network. It is also available for streaming online with services like FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV Stream, and Paramount+, some of which offer a free trial.