Sean McGurn Archives - Cronkite Sports

Third-period collapse embodies disconnect throughout ASU hockey

by Jacob Fredericks - October 10, 2026October 10, 2026

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE – As Arizona State entered Mullett Arena for its home opener, an abundance of distractions that had hovered over the team for the past six weeks followed them in their dressing room. When the Sun Devil players walked into their locker room, one empty locker with second-year defenseman

ASU prepares for season as Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized

by Jacob Fredericks - September 24, 2026September 30, 2026

TEMPE – After a disappointing last-place NCHC finish in 2025-26, most storylines surrounding Arizona State questioned whether it could utilize a top-ranked transfer class to find better success. All of that changed on August 20. Instead, the attention flipped to a topic more important than anything on the ice. During a team

Late-game blunder costs ASU in heartbreaking loss

by Keenan Vaughan - February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

(Photo: Scott Russomano/WCSN) TEMPE — One minute and 30 seconds left in regulation. The contest stood at a stalemate with three goals apiece. Arizona State was set to begin a turn on the power-play with fans ready to blow the roof off of Mullett Arena. Everything seemed to be in place

ASU faces injury battles in top-five test against No. 4 North Dakota

by Jacob Fredericks - January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) With the race for a postseason spot being so tight, where every game matters, injuries to key players are the last thing any team wants to be dealing with. For Arizona State, it’s been plagued by the injury bug, keeping key players out for extended periods of time. While

Sun Devils drop first game to Miami (OH) in overtime loss

by Jacob Fredericks - January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) TEMPE– After Arizona State killed one of four penalties Friday night, senior forward Cruz Lucius skated into the offensive zone with no defenders in sight. As he looked down at the goaltender, the stadium held its breath in anticipation. All season long, in this exact type of scenario,

Sun Devils look to continue dominant play against familiar foe

by Jacob Fredericks - January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

(Photo: Scott Russomano) Finding a stride at the right time is crucial for any team hoping to compete for a championship, and especially in college hockey, where only 16 teams get that opportunity. Arizona State is one of those teams that seems to have everything clicking just when it needs it

ASU wins third straight Desert Hockey Classic over Air Force

by Easton Stockford - January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Through its first eleven games, Arizona State found itself in an identity crisis. The Sun Devils were a shell of themselves with a 3-7-1 record, playing a scattered brand of hockey that was yet to find success. Head coach Greg Powers and his squad were about

Explosive offense setting new standard for ASU

by Easton Stockford - January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – The old adage goes, defense wins championships, but for Arizona State, its best defense has been a better offense. Coming into the Desert Hockey Classic, the Sun Devils were 9-1-1 in games they scored three or more goals, and their potent offense did not even graze

Potter’s hat trick leads the way in win over Alaska Anchorage

by Jack Brooks - January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — Arizona State sophomore forward Cullen Potter found himself in the slot with just under a minute to play in regulation on Friday night. A feed from senior forward Cruz Lucius set up Potter to put the puck past Alaska Anchorage sophomore goalie Tyler Krivtsov. As “Hey

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