KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan hockey team and head coach Pat Ferschweiler announced the winners of the team's annual awards following a record-breaking 2023-24 season. The Broncos won 21 games and made the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season.
After leading the team in points, captain Luke Grainger was able to earn a pair of awards. He was named the Rob Hodge MVP and Vic Vanderberg Leading Scorer. In total, Grainger produced 48 points on 14 goals and 34 assists. His play earned him All-NCHC Second Team honors, and he was selected as the NCHC Senior Scholar Athlete Award winner.