Western Michigan Men's Hockey Archives

No. 11 Sun Devils’ Season Ends With 4-2 Loss To No. 6 Denver in NCHC Semifinals

by Sean Brennan - March 21, 2025March 22, 2025

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/WCSN) ST. PAUL, Minn. — Graduate forward Artem Shlaine’s game-tying goal in the second period of Arizona State hockey’s NCHC Frozen Faceoff Semifinal game was a perfect embodiment of his team’s mindset throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Likely playing with a fractured foot after blocking a shot in the first per

No. 11 Sun Devils head to Minnesota to take on No. 6 Denver in NCHC Frozen Faceoff

by Keenan Vaughan - March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) The debut of NCHC Tournament hockey at Mullett Arena this past weekend did not disappoint in the slightest. Fans of the maroon and gold watched two down-to-the-wire victories over Minnesota Duluth capped off with an overtime game-winner by senior forward Ryan Kirwan that lifted the Sun Devils to

No. 12 Sun Devils host Minnesota Duluth in first-ever conference tournament series

by Erik List - March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

(Photo: Jordan Talley/WCSN) The long-awaited road to the postseason is finally here for Sun Devil Hockey. For the first time in program history, it has a conference championship trophy to chase and a league title on the line. The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) tournament starts this weekend, and No. 12

No. 12 Sun Devils close out regular season with 4-2 loss at Omaha

by Keenan Vaughan - March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) The scoreboard at Baxter Arena read 1:31 left to play in the third period. Down one goal and with significant postseason implications hanging in the balance, it was truly now or never for the Sun Devils. After coming away with the puck at the face off dot to the

No. 12 Sun Devils defeat Omaha 4-1, clinch home ice in NCHC Quarterfinals

by Erik List - February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

The Sun Devils have clinched home-ice advantage in the NCHC Quarterfinals for the first time as NCHC conference members and in their first season. The first of two games for No. 12 Arizona State (19-12-2, 14-8-1 NCHC) went the way of the Sun Devils as they defeated Omaha (16-14-1, 12-8-1 NCHC)

No. 12 Sun Devils Travel To Omaha As Postseason Implications Loom

by Sean Brennan - February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) When Arizona State men’s hockey hosted Omaha at Mullett Arena in mid-November, both teams were victims of sluggish starts to their 2024 campaigns. The shorthanded Sun Devils limped into the two-game set with a pedestrian 3-6-1 record, and the Mavericks weren’t in much better shape. After winning the

No. 12 ASU out-dueled against No. 3 Western Michigan in 4-3 OT Loss

by Keenan Vaughan - February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams/WCSN) TEMPE — Every fan repping the maroon and gold rose to their feet as freshman forward Cullen Potter charged toward the net on a breakaway a minute into overtime. The only thing standing between the Sun Devils and a sweep of the No. 3 team in the country

Relentlessness Powers No. 12 Sun Devils to win over No. 3 Western Michigan

by Sean Brennan - February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

TEMPE — It only takes a quick glance at the stats to see how dominant No. 3 Western Michigan hockey has been this season. Entering this weekend at 22-5-1, the Broncos score at a high volume while also possessing the size and savvy to effectively keep pucks out of their own

No. 12 Sun Devils upset No. 3 Western Michigan in 5-3 win

by Erik List - February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

(Photo: Jordan Talley/WCSN) TEMPE — Graduate student forward Ty Jackson brought the crowd of 5,300+ to its feet after he capitalized on a mistake by the Broncos, giving the Sun Devils a 1-0 lead and that was just the precursor to the bloodbath that would take place in Tempe. Mullett Arena felt

No. 12 ASU hosts No. 3 Western Michigan in heavyweight tilt

by Jack Janes - February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

(Photo: Austin Hurst/WCSN) This weekend, No. 12 Arizona State faces the tall task of taking on No. 3 Western Michigan at Mullett Arena. More than just a marquee matchup, the Sun Devils’ NCAA tournament odds hang in the balance with two series left and the Broncos are the only team ahead