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ASU upsets No. 6 North Dakota behind top-level goaltending

by Jacob Fredericks - November 15, 2025November 17, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) Saturday Night Fever is what most Arizona State fans feel on the weekend in Tempe. At Ralph Engelstad Arena Saturday night, ASU was hoping to get a taste of the fever for itself. Coming off a 5-2 loss the night prior, and being 1-4-1 in their last six

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 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

‘Puck Luck’ Gets ASU’s Power Play Back on Track

by Jacob Fredericks - October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

TEMPE – No. 15 Arizona State came into the Icebreaker Tournament Championship struggling to find answers to a key part of hockey, special teams. The Sun Devils (2-2-0) entered Saturday night’s championship game against Alaska Fairbanks (1-3-0) going 2-for-18 on the man-advantage, ranked last among their NCHC counterparts. A stark

Lucius’ hat trick pushes ASU to tournament win

by Jack Brooks - October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — No. 15 Arizona State’s first year participating in the Icebreakers Tournament began with its first win of the season Friday night, with an opportunity to get back to .500 after an 0-2 start to the season. But instead of a ranked matchup against No. 8

ASU gives up four unanswered goals to Penn State in loss

by Jack Brooks - October 5, 2025October 5, 2025

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez) TEMPE — With just under two minutes of regulation remaining in a tie game between No. 14 Arizona State and No. 5 Penn State, junior forward Aiden Fink sat atop the blue line in the Nittany Lions’ offensive zone with the puck on his stick and a man