Western Michigan University Hockey Begins Final Lawson Arena Season with Shutout Victory
Western Michigan University's hockey team launched their final season at Lawson Arena in Kalamazoo with a dominant shutout victory against Ferris State in front of a sellout crowd.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, October 9, 2026 — The Western Michigan University hockey team commenced its final season at Lawson Arena in Kalamazoo with a decisive victory over Ferris State. The team secured a dominant shutout win, playing in front of a sellout crowd for the season opener. The significance of this season marks the last at Lawson Arena before the team transitions to a new facility. Details regarding the specific score of the game, the date it occurred, or individual player statistics were not provided in the summary. The opponent, Ferris State, was present for the game at Lawson Arena. The event was attended by a full house, indicating strong community and fan support for the team’s final season in their long-standing venue. Lawson Arena has served as the home for WMU hockey for a considerable period, and this marks the conclusion of its use by the program. Further information on the team’s schedule or the specifics of the transition to a new arena was not available.
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