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The Western Michigan hockey team and head coach Andy Murray welcome eight freshmen for the upcoming 2018-19 season.
The class features five forwards and three defensemen from six different states and provinces.
Meet the 2018-19 Freshman Class
#3 Michael Joyaux | D | 5'10, 181 lbs | Right Shot | Bloomingdale, Ill./Youngstown Phantoms, USHL
Joyaux comes to Western Michigan after playing three seasons in the United States Hockey League, racking up 79 points in 237 career games played.