(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) Arizona State – an independent program – watched every league in the country pivot to conference-only schedules as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the world. The Sun Devils' players began their academic semester without a hockey season in place and head coach Greg Powers was
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ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils ready to adapt to life on the road in 2020-2021
Arizona State Men’s Hockey is no stranger to overcoming adversity. As a fledgling independent program, the Sun Devils logged back-to-back 20-win seasons and established themselves as a legitimate contender in the NCAA ranks. This year, though, will come with a set of challenges the program has yet to face. As part
ASU Men’s Hockey: Battle League Tournament ‘super helpful’ in season preparation
Photo: Kylee Meter/WCSN The annual Battle League Tournament has been an Arizona State hockey tradition since before the Sun Devils joined the NCAA ranks. For two weeks every fall, the team is divided into split squads and plays a grueling round-robin style tournament for the right to hoist the coveted Tillman Trophy. The
ASU Men’s Hockey to join Big Ten for 2020-21 season
ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils evaluating blue line depth after key departures
(Photo: Kylee Meter/WCSN) Ever since it joined the NCAA ranks, one of Arizona State’s biggest strengths has been its strong defense. Last season, the Sun Devils’ ability to recruit and develop talent on the blue line was apparent as their top defensive pairing, senior Brinson Pasichnuk and sophomore Josh Maniscalco, combined for
ASU Men’s Hockey: Holy Cross cancels two-game series at Arizona State
(Photo: Patty Vicente/WCSN) According to Brad Elliott Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald, Holy Cross has cancelled its 2020-2021 two-game series at Arizona State. Schlossman wrote that the cancellation came in the wake of COVID-19 related budget deficits. According to the Grand Forks Herald, more programs are expected to cut parts of
ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils bring in nation’s No. 3 recruiting class
ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils reveal key matchups, intentions to play in 2020-21 season
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) During a Zoom meeting with fans, alumni and media on May 15, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers revealed eight critical matchups on the Sun Devils' upcoming 2020-2021 schedule. Powers announced the Desert Hockey Classic at Gila River Arena in Glendale will return for the first time since
ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils announce 2020-21 captains
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) During a town hall-style Zoom meeting with fans, alumni and media members on Friday morning, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers revealed his captains for the 2020-2021 season. Senior defenseman Jacob Wilson and junior defenseman Josh Maniscalco will serve as the fourth and fifth captains in program history. Senior
