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Sun Devils find “clutch” gene in OT thriller against Ohio State

by Jacob Fredericks - November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

(Photo: AIden Longbrakes/WCSN) Similar to a rollercoaster at a theme park, Arizona State’s season has been up and down. At times, it has felt like the Sun Devils were at the top of a mountain. However, at other times, ASU has gone from those highs to screeching lows due to an

Potter’s overtime winner lifts ASU past No. 3 Denver

by Jacob Fredericks - November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

(Photo: Janes Reyes/ WCSN) TEMPE – After looking like a sunken ship Friday night in a 7-1 loss, Arizona State needed to find a way to right itself. The Sun Devils were coming off their worst loss of the season, and No. 3 Denver looked unbeatable in recent weeks. However, it turns

ASU Fails to weather 2nd period storm in loss to Colorado College

by Jacob Fredericks - November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE — Arizona State has found itself falling short by the slimmest of margins to start the 2025-26 season. Whether it was untimely penalties, tough bounces, or even putting the puck in its own net. Against No. 20 Colorado College Saturday night, the story was no different. Saturday’s

Sun Devils host No. 20 Colorado College for NCHC home opener

by Jacob Fredericks - November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) Just as a coin flip brings suspense in an unpredictable manner, the NCHC brings even more uncertainty. Arizona State is no exception to that, starting off its conference season with a big win, then immediately following it up with a mistake-filled loss. ASU went into Oxford, Ohio, facing

Sun Devils open NCHC play on the road against Miami

by Keenan Vaughan - October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

As the initial non-conference slate turns into the first wave of competition against NCHC opponents, a sense of déjà vu is lingering over the heads of Arizona State hockey. A recent road sweep at the hands of Augustana means the Sun Devils have two wins or fewer through the first

‘Puck Luck’ Gets ASU’s Power Play Back on Track

by Jacob Fredericks - October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

TEMPE – No. 15 Arizona State came into the Icebreaker Tournament Championship struggling to find answers to a key part of hockey, special teams. The Sun Devils (2-2-0) entered Saturday night’s championship game against Alaska Fairbanks (1-3-0) going 2-for-18 on the man-advantage, ranked last among their NCHC counterparts. A stark

Lucius’ hat trick pushes ASU to tournament win

by Jack Brooks - October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — No. 15 Arizona State’s first year participating in the Icebreakers Tournament began with its first win of the season Friday night, with an opportunity to get back to .500 after an 0-2 start to the season. But instead of a ranked matchup against No. 8

Sun Devils tie Lindenwood, Postseason chances get slimmer.

by Anthony Remedios - February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

(Photo: Sammi Maxwell/WCSN) TEMPE – With under a minute to go in the second period, freshman forward Kyle Smolen was sent to the penalty box for a face-off violation that would extend into the third period. At the time, Lindenwood had scored on two of its three power-plays so far, the

No. 17 Sun Devils Begin Crucial Stretch With Series Against Lindenwood

by Sean Brennan - February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Ten regular season games remain on No. 17 Arizona State men’s ice hockey’s schedule, each equally vital as the next. Up to this point, the Sun Devils have put together a largely successful 2023-24 campaign. ASU is ranked No. 16 in the PairWise Rankings — which emulate

No. 16 Sun Devils show resiliency again in 3-2 win over Augustana

by Sean Brennan - January 21, 2024January 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammi Maxwell/WCSN) If there’s one word that encapsulates No. 16 Arizona State men’s ice hockey’s efforts this season, it’s resiliency. Time and time again, the Sun Devils have found themselves facing less-than-ideal circumstances but have managed to battle back and come out on top. Whether it was erasing a multi-goal deficit