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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

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 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 searches for a turnaround against No. 6 North Dakota

by Easton Stockford - November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) On an average night in Mullet Arena, Arizona State (3-6-1, 1-2-1 NCHC) takes the ice in front of 4,234 fans. When the Sun Devils take the trip to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to take on No. 6 North Dakota (7-3-0, 3-1-0 NCHC) this weekend, they will face over

ASU comes up short in series finale against No. 20 Tigers

by Keenan Vaughan - November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE — For a game that’s ultimately decided by who can score the most before the final horn sounds, puck luck often ends up as the deciding factor in hockey. Arizona State received a miraculous bounce its way Friday night in forcing an unlikely tie and shootout win,

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

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

Nightmare second period leaves ASU with fifth loss of the season

by Jacob Fredericks - November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athleticf) As the winter season starts to approach, college hockey season swings into full effect. Following its 4-1 win in Oxford over Miami Friday night, Arizona State hockey looked to complete the series sweep to open NCHC play. It took ASU five games to get its first two

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