(Photo: Gabrielle Mercer/WCSN) In front of a crowd of 5,385 people, Arizona State beat the Arizona Wildcats 8-1 in its first game as an NCAA hockey team. Gila River Arena, home of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, hosted the game between the two rivals. It is the first of four ASU hockey games
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ASU Hockey: ASU to face Arizona in season opener
(Photo: Tyler Paley/WCSN) Two years removed from an ACHA national title, the Arizona State University Sun Devils will play their inaugural game as an NCAA hockey team tonight at Gila River Arena, squaring off against in-state rival, the University of Arizona. Although tonight’s game will be recognized as an ACHA match-up, the stage
ASU Hockey: Sun Devils name three captains for 2015 season
(Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Senior Jordan Young and graduate students Liam Norris and Garrett Peterson have been named captains for the Sun Devils inaugural NCAA season, according to ASU head coach Greg Powers. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, Powers said these three men exemplify what Sun Devil
ASU Hockey: Sun Devils ready to ring in new season
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Arizona State hockey begins its season on October 3 against the University of Arizona at Gila River Arena, home of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, in Glendale. Sun Devil head coach Greg Powers will be faced with the tough challenge of guiding the team from the club ACHA level to the
ASU Hockey: Sun Devils will play four games in Gila River Arena
(Photo: Jayson Chesler/WCSN) Sun Devil Athletics and the Arizona Coyotes announced on Wednesday that the Sun Devil Hockey team will play four regular season games at Gila River Arena this season. The arena will also host a Division I hockey tournament, the first of its kind in the Southwestern region of the
ASU Hockey: Rivard’s four goals, Felbel’s strong performance lead ASU to victory
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) There were concerns in the goalie play for the No. 1 Sun Devils in their first game of the National Tournament against the Colorado Buffs. There was never any doubt about the offense. Behind a career night from Eric Rivard and strong performances from the rest of the top
ASU Hockey: Sun Devils to transition to NCAA Division I Hockey
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) The reigning ACHA national champion Arizona State hockey team announced on Tuesday that the team will transition to NCAA Division I hockey. "You should know that this decision is a huge decision for ASU and Sun Devil athletics. We are adding sports at a time when many other institutions are
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ASU hockey takes program best start into break
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) After another undefeated three-game weekend at home, the Arizona State hockey team takes their 19-0-0 record into a well-deserved two-week break. They rightfully reclaimed the number one ranking in the ACHA after defeating Minot State on Thursday night, 2-1. Colin Hekle started the scoring with a goal in
