KALAMAZOO, Mich -- Erik Middendorf scored the game-winning goal for Colorado College 6:42 into the third period as the Tigers beat Western Michigan 2-1 in game one of their best of three NCHC tournament quarterfinal series.
Drew Worrad scored the Broncos only goal in the first period.
WMU faces a must-win situation in game two Sunday at home with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m..
