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ASU upsets No. 8 Dartmouth to jump NPI rankings tremendously

by Jacob Fredericks - December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) Playing a team that is ranked second in the NCAA Percentage Index, first in scoring defense and top 10 in special teams with the highest scoring margin in the country is always going to be considered a big opportunity, but also a big test for any college

Gibson Homer earns first career shutout in 2-0 win over Alaska

by Sean Brennan - February 9, 2024February 10, 2024

As the final horn sounded on Friday night at Mullett Arena, all No. 20 Arizona State men’s hockey netminder Gibson Homer felt was a sense of relief. The sophomore had just completed a 37-save shutout, the first of his collegiate career, to keep the Sun Devils’ slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Sun Devils tie Lindenwood, Postseason chances get slimmer.

by Anthony Remedios - February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

(Photo: Sammi Maxwell/WCSN) TEMPE – With under a minute to go in the second period, freshman forward Kyle Smolen was sent to the penalty box for a face-off violation that would extend into the third period. At the time, Lindenwood had scored on two of its three power-plays so far, the

No. 16 Sun Devils show resiliency again in 3-2 win over Augustana

by Sean Brennan - January 21, 2024January 21, 2024

(Photo: Sammi Maxwell/WCSN) If there’s one word that encapsulates No. 16 Arizona State men’s ice hockey’s efforts this season, it’s resiliency. Time and time again, the Sun Devils have found themselves facing less-than-ideal circumstances but have managed to battle back and come out on top. Whether it was erasing a multi-goal deficit