(Photo: Nicole Vasquez/WCSN) A lot has happened in the past few months for ASU hockey. The announcement of the move to NCAA status might prove to be the tipping point for college hockey in the West. Currently sitting at No. 1 in the ACHA, the Sun Devils still have some unfinished
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ASU D1 Hockey: Despite gritty play, Sun Devils outlast Fighting Illini
(Photo:Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Tasked with defending their newly reclaimed number one ranking, the Sun Devils defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 3-1. In their final home stand before the winter break, ASU prevailed in a series that at some points became chippy, with a few shouting skirmishes and extra-curricular activities between the two
ASU D1 Hockey: Despite late comeback, Sun Devils fend off Illini attack
(Photo:Christian Coates/WCSN) Fresh off their announcement to play Division 1 NCAA hockey next fall, ASU looked to stay focused on their ACHA opponents. A 2-1 victory over the twelfth ranked Illinois Fighting Illini was a good start Friday night. “It can’t be a distraction because it’s reality, these guys are living in that
ASU D1 Hockey: Alumni React to NCAA Status
(Photo:Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Five years ago, playing for the ASU hockey team was not what it is today. “My freshman year with ASU hockey consisted of long bus trips, cheap dinners on the road, freezing cold morning skates, a small fan base and a mediocre team performance on the ice,” ASU hockey alumnus
ASU D2 Hockey: Sun Devils close out home stand against rival NAU
(Photo: Alexis Ramanjulu/WCSN) A pair of fights late in the game highlighted a 6-2 Sun Devils victory over the visiting Northern Arizona Icejacks. Balanced scoring and limited penalties also led to the the Sun Devil victory, putting them at 12-1 for the season. The Sun Devils entered the game as the leaders
ASU D2 Hockey: Goaltender depth factor in dominant season
(Photo: Alexis Ramanjulu/WCSN) One goal has been the deciding factor between a shutout and typical game for the Sun Devil goaltenders on multiple occasions throughout the season. Arizona State found itself in numerous situations that resulted in being plagued with the “one goal curse,” as veteran goalie David Aman puts it. Eight
ASU D1 Hockey: Sun Devils finish off Minot State
(Photo: Christian Coates/WCSN) After a 5-3 victory Friday night, ASU would follow up with another victory, finishing off the No. 12 Minot State Beavers 4-2 at Oceanside Arena. The Beavers came out flying with a visibly different energy level than the Sun Devils, striking first with less than 2 minutes gone in
ASU D1 Hockey: Sun Devils avoid overtime, defeat Minot State
Meet the Sun Devils: Mak Barden
(Photo:Allyson Cummings/WCSN) As a newcomer, one has to get acclimated to a new style of play, create on-ice chemistry and become a part of the locker room aura. Reiterating what the other new recruits have stated, freshman forward Mak Barden said the Sun Devil hockey team is like a family. “It’s fantastic.
ASU D1 Hockey: Sun Devils split series with No. 6 Stony Brook
(Photo:Allyson Cummings/WCSN) After a 4-0 shutout win on Saturday, the (16-2) Sun Devils ended the New York road series against No. 6 Stony Brook in a 6-3 loss. In the first match-up, ASU sophomore goaltender Robert Levin earned his fourth shutout of the season. On Sunday, they carried that momentum into the