Image via WikipediaI think that WMU would be a strong member and a good candidate for the new NCHC, if they were excepted for membership. WMU; if they joined the NCHC would be the biggest school in the new conference, the Broncos are Division I in all sports like, DU (WAC), UND (BSC), UNO (Summit) and Miami (MAC) - like minded schools committed to college hockey which was finalized by the hiring of Andy Murray head hockey coach. Before the NCHC was formed, the league members had some brief discussions with Western Michigan about joining. Those talks cooled off though after Jeff Blashill moved on to the bright lights of the NHL.Related articles
The league has shown a renewed interest though with WMU's hiring of former NHL coach Andy Murray. According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, the NCHC recently sent a consultant to talk to the Broncos about a move to the new league.
The transition would certainly make sense for Western Michigan. The Broncos would be joining a league with the best teams from the WCHA and an old rival in Miami. At the same time, the league is working out a deal with Versus on a TV package, giving both added revenue and a larger television presence.
If the Broncos head west, the NCHC's final move would likely be to woo Notre Dame, making for a strong eight-team league.
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