Tag: Johnny Walker

ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils announce 2020-21 captains

by Michael Gutnick -

(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

ASU Men’s Hockey: Four goal second period propels Sun Devils to 5-4 victory, weekend sweep over Robert Morris

by Reagan Smith -

(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) Everything looked like all was going according to plan for the No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils in the first period. ASU had plentiful amounts of scoring chances, maintained complete possession of the puck, all the while having a loud student section to support their every move.  There was nothing

ASU Men’s Hockey: James Sanchez taking advantage of opportunity in new role

by Michael Gutnick -

(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) James Sanchez spent two years at the University of Michigan. He played 61 total games and used two years of his NCAA eligibility.  However, Sanchez knew his performance over two seasons was not enough. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound forward had just 21 total points in his time with the Wolverines.  He

ASU Men’s Hockey: Third-period explosion lifts Sun Devils over RIT

by Michael Gutnick -

(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) The first 40 minutes of Friday night's showdown between No. 17 Arizona State and Rochester Institute of Technology were best described as a goalie showdown. ASU graduate goaltender Max Prawdzik, who was making just his third start of the season, and RIT junior goaltender Logan Drackett had stood on

ASU Men’s Hockey: ‘Felt really good’ Walker breaks out of three-game slump against Denver

by Michael Gutnick -

(Photo: Patty Vicente/WCSN) A season ago, Arizona State's then-sophomore forward Johnny Walker was a revelation. He collected a career-high 22 goals in 31 games and led ASU's budding program to a tournament appearance.  At the onset of Walker's junior campaign, his electric pace from 2018 did not appear to deviate from its rampancy.