No. 6 Western Michigan scored three goals in the second period and blanked No. 12 Colorado College, 4-0, Friday night at Lawson Arena in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Iiro Hakkarainen had a goal and an assist and Quentin Miller made 15 saves as the Broncos improved to 7-2-1 overall and 1-1-1 in the NCHC, while the Tigers fell to 7-3-1 and 1-2-0 in league play.
Following a scoreless first period, Zach Naering opened the scoring at the 5:34 mark of the middle frame, then Cole Spicer scored nearly five minutes later, with Hakkarainen assisting, to double the margin.
Hakarrainen then scored just nine seconds into a power play to make it 3-0 at the 12:49 mark.
William Whitelaw scored 1:13 into the third period for the final tally of the contest.
The Broncos outshot CC, 36-15, including a 16-2 advantage in the second period.
Jackson Unger made 27 saves in just over 48 minutes of play before giving way to freshman
Michal Pradel, who had five saves in his collegiate debut.
Western Michigan was 1-for-2 on the power play, while the Tigers were 0-for-2.
The two teams will battle again on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Lawson Arena beginning at 6 p.m. (ET).
