Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Lawson Lunatics embrace ‘bittersweet’ farewell as WMU opens final season at longtime home

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WMU hockey kicked off its final season at Lawson Arena with a 6-0 win over Ferris State on Thursday, drawing a sellout crowd of 3,794 as students and fans began a season-long, emotional farewell to the 52-year-old rink.

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WMU hockey opens Lawson farewell tour with statement shutout before sellout crowd (opens MLive)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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The eighth-ranked Broncos rolled past Ferris State before a sellout crowd in Lawson Arena’s final home opener.
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Lawson Lunatics embrace ‘bittersweet’ farewell as WMU opens final season at longtime home (opens MLive)
Published Oct 9, 2026
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WMU hockey kicked off its final season at Lawson Arena with a 6-0 win over Ferris State on Thursday, drawing a sellout crowd of 3,794 as students and fans began a season-long, emotional farewell to the 52-year-old rink.