Bennett Schimek Archives - Page 2 of 6

ASU’s top line on track to be among the best in the country

by Jacob Fredericks - January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Being on the first line in hockey is something that players aren’t just handed. That honor is earned throughout the season, with players on that line needing to be the best players on the ice. Arizona State’s first line, consisting of sophomore forward Cullen Potter and

ASU wins third straight Desert Hockey Classic over Air Force

by Easton Stockford - January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Through its first eleven games, Arizona State found itself in an identity crisis. The Sun Devils were a shell of themselves with a 3-7-1 record, playing a scattered brand of hockey that was yet to find success. Head coach Greg Powers and his squad were about

Potter’s hat trick leads the way in win over Alaska Anchorage

by Jack Brooks - January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — Arizona State sophomore forward Cullen Potter found himself in the slot with just under a minute to play in regulation on Friday night. A feed from senior forward Cruz Lucius set up Potter to put the puck past Alaska Anchorage sophomore goalie Tyler Krivtsov. As “Hey

Sun Devils travel to Dartmouth for holiday weekend series

by Jacob Fredericks - December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) As the holiday season kicks into full effect, many people around the world are sending Santa their wish lists with what they want as a gift. Arizona State head coach Greg Powers and his men likely have one thing on their list: a series sweep. The Sun Devils are

Schimek’s monster night spearheads upset over No. 5 UMD

by Easton Stockford - December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) According to Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. That law is not always applicable in the world of sports, but it has undeniably been a theme throughout Arizona State’s season —a notion that echoed through its most recent series

ASU mounts furious overtime comeback to sweep Ohio State

by Keenan Vaughan - November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

Photo: (Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — When graduate forward Adam Eisele slung the puck into the net to put Ohio State up 3-0, the only sound echoing from Mullett Arena was silence. 14 minutes and 16 seconds remained before the final buzzer, and no one would’ve blamed Arizona State fans for thinking

ASU takes down Ohio State in overtime thriller

by Easton Stockford - November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

(Photo: Aspen Graham/WCSN) TEMPE — At the beginning of the 2025-26 season, Arizona State and Ohio State were right where they wanted to be — ranked at No. 14 and No. 16, respectively. With early-season hopes high, the two schools’ series in late November was expected to have heavy NCAA tournament

ASU routed by Denver in series-opening loss

by Easton Stockford - November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

TEMPE — 10 NCAA National Championships, 20 Frozen Four appearances, and over 80 NHL players — just a few numbers that demonstrate how dominant Denver has been throughout its 70 years in the NCAA. Through just 20 minutes Friday night, a two-goal lead for the third-ranked Pioneers was just the

Disastrous third period dooms ASU in defeat to No. 6 North Dakota

by Keenan Vaughan - November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) This weekend serves as the second of a seven-week stretch for Arizona State men’s ice hockey that includes matchups against four ranked opponents, three of which currently sit in the top 10. To kick off such a gauntlet, the Sun Devils took on No. 6 North Dakota at

ASU ties No. 20 Colorado College in an improbable comeback

by Easton Stockford - November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez) Tempe — The last time Arizona State and Colorado College hit the ice at Mullet Arena was in January of 2025. The Tigers scored four unanswered goals, overcoming a three-goal deficit for a win that stunned Sun Devil fans. When the two sides found themselves back in Tempe