Erik List, Author at Cronkite Sports

Notebook: Solid Goaltending, Greasy Goals and local success guide Sun Devils to first NCHC win

by Erik List - November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Arizona State Hockey (4-7-1, 1-3-0) sent all 5,025 people to their feet with a 3-2 win against the Omaha (3-7-0, 1-3-0) as they secured their first-ever win in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). First Conference Win It took until their fourth game in NCHC play, but the

Sun Devils return home for series against Omaha

by Erik List - November 14, 2024November 15, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) The first-ever National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) series comes to Tempe this weekend as the Arizona State men's hockey return to Mullett Arena. After playing on the road for over a month and having eight of their first 10 games on the road, Sun Devil Hockey (3-6-1, 0-2-0) returns

Sun Devils look to get back on track at Northern Michigan

by Erik List - October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams) The road grind continues this weekend for Arizona State Hockey (1-4-1) as it travels to Marquette, Mich., to take on the Northern Michigan Wildcats (1-3-0). The weekend's matchup will only be the fourth and fifth time that these two teams have seen each other. The three meetings prior have

Sun Devils suffer first sweep of season to No. 14 Providence

by Erik List - October 19, 2024October 22, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) After giving up two goals in the first 20 minutes a night ago, the Sun Devils locked down the first period, not allowing any goals from the Friars, but they also didn’t get any of their own. The first 20 came and went with a strong start for

Freshman Cullen Potter ties game late, Sun Devils battle to draw with No. 10 Michigan

by Erik List - October 12, 2024October 15, 2024

TEMPE — With time winding down in the third period, the energy from a 1-1 game had been extinguished, with two Michigan goals making it 3-1. However, what looked to be a similar fate to the night before for Sun Devil Hockey suddenly turned. With under a minute left in the

Sun Devils Dominate Air Force, 8-1, In 2024-25 Opener

by Erik List - October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Three shorthanded goals, two power-play goals, and a hat trick is one heck of a way to open the 2024-25 college hockey season, and to say special teams shined tonight is an understatement; they were brighter than the red light behind a goaltender. A new season of college hockey

Sun Devils top Sharks 4-2, tie program record for Wins

by Erik List - March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Tempe, AZ – The game felt different from the drop of the puck in Sun Devil hockey vs Long Island. ASU struggled early to get their legs going, allowing LIU to have a strong first period. Secord period comes along, ASU seems to find their footing, and away

Sun Devils travel to Alaska for weekend series with Nanooks

by Erik List - February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Tempe, AZ – With the final bye week now behind No. 18 Arizona State Hockey (20-6-6), they will hit the ground running with only six games remaining in the season, with four taking place in Alaska. This weekend, it's a familiar foe for the Sun Devils, the University of

No. 18 Sun Devils complete sweep with 4-2 win over Nanooks

by Erik List - February 10, 2024April 29, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Tempe, AZ – Time wound down on the clock as Sun Devil hockey held on to a one-goal lead, facing pressure from Alaska Fairbanks. ASU won a defensive zone face off, and junior defenseman Ethan Szmagaj fired the puck down the length of the ice into the net,

No. 17 Sun Devils rout Lindenwood in heated affair

by Erik List - February 4, 2024February 4, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) Tempe, AZ – Sun Devil hockey (18-6-6) flexes its offensive mussels, defeating the Lindenwood Lions (5-14-4) by a final of 5-1. After coming up with only a tie a night ago, ASU hockey came out flying in game two with a strong team effort—four different Sun Devil players combined