Tag: Richard Baran

Sun Devils outclassed by No. 4 Denver in NCHC home opener

by Jacob Fredericks -

(Photo: Connor Gleason/WCSN) TEMPE – The puck went out of play. Nothing new.  However, as Arizona State skated around, waiting for a faceoff, Denver head coach David Carle signaled for a challenge — accusing the Sun Devils of committing a major penalty. After a lengthy review, the officials agreed and sent first-year

ASU routed by Denver in series-opening loss

by Easton Stockford -

TEMPE — 10 NCAA National Championships, 20 Frozen Four appearances, and over 80 NHL players — just a few numbers that demonstrate how dominant Denver has been throughout its 70 years in the NCAA. Through just 20 minutes Friday night, a two-goal lead for the third-ranked Pioneers was just the

Lucius’ hat trick pushes ASU to tournament win

by Jack Brooks -

(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

Lack of veteran presence evident in Opening Night loss

by Keenan Vaughan -

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez)   TEMPE — To offset losing six of the team’s top 10 leaders in points over the offseason, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers’ efforts in recruiting and the transfer portal netted him 17 additions to the 2025-26 roster. However, the reliance on players who would be brandishing the

Sun Devils face tall task in year two of NCHC tenure

by Jack Brooks -

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics)   Arizona State hockey had its hopes of a conference and national title frozen early on in the 2025 National Collegiate Hockey Conference Tournament. However, that does not mean that 2024-25 was not a strong season, or that there is not more to come in the 2025-26 campaign. ​ Ending