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

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.

Meet the Sun Devils: Ed McGovern

(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) With Arizona State and Colorado State skating four-on-four, Sun Devil defenseman Ed McGovern accepted the puck from forward Sean Murphy in the neutral zone. Two minutes remained in the third. Breaking away from Ram defensemen, McGovern ended the Halloween game shooting the puck through the five-hole of goaltender Alex