(Photo: Richard Martinez/House of Sparky) Former Arizona State defenseman Max Balinson has transfered to Long Island University, according to a tweet from LIU's account posted Tuesday. Balinson, who is set to join LIU in advance of its inaguaral season in the Divison I ranks, did not play during the 2019-2020 season as
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Michael Gutnick studies sports broadcast journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Michael covers men's hockey along with various Arizona State sports for the Walter Cronkite Sports Network.
ASU Men’s Hockey: UAH defenseman Tanner Hickey announces transfer plans to ASU
(Photo: Kylee Meter/WCSN) University of Alabama-Huntsville sophomore defenseman Tanner Hickey announced his decision to transfer to Arizona State on Tuesday. Hickey entered the transfer portal after Alabama-Huntsville eliminated its hockey program on May 22 due to COVID-19-related budget cuts and became the first Division I program to eliminate its hockey team since
ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils reveal key matchups, intentions to play in 2020-21 season
(Photo: Marlee Smith/WCSN) During a Zoom meeting with fans, alumni and media on May 15, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers revealed eight critical matchups on the Sun Devils' upcoming 2020-2021 schedule. Powers announced the Desert Hockey Classic at Gila River Arena in Glendale will return for the first time since
ASU Men’s Hockey: Sun Devils announce 2020-21 captains
(Photo: Travis Whittaker/WCSN) During a town hall-style Zoom meeting with fans, alumni and media members on Friday morning, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers revealed his captains for the 2020-2021 season. Senior defenseman Jacob Wilson and junior defenseman Josh Maniscalco will serve as the fourth and fifth captains in program history. Senior
ASU Men’s Hockey: Brinson Pasichnuk agrees to terms on entry-level deal with San Jose
(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) Arizona State senior defenseman Brinson Pasichnuk agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks on Monday. Upon signing his contract with the Sharks, Pasichnuk will become the first ASU player to ink an NHL deal as a free agent and the second player in program
ASU Men’s Hockey: No. 9 Sun Devils “almost taste” NCAA Tournament bid ahead of regular season finale against Wisconsin
ASU Men’s Hockey: Brinson Pasichnuk’s hat trick leads to a fairytale night
(Photo Susan Wong/WCSN): Before the final home game of the season against the University of Alaska-Anchorage, Brinson Pasichnuk and his brother Steenn were greeted by their family and friends in town from Bonnyville, Alberta during the pre-game ceremony commemorating the first full graduating Division I class of Arizona State men's hockey. Brinson
ASU Men’s Hockey: Holy Cross, Bentley Preview
ASU Men’s Hockey: No. 12 Sun Devils survive Colonials’ late push in penalty-filled 3-2 victory
(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) Throughout the first period, No. 12 Arizona State dominated puck possession over Robert Morris University. The Sun Devils limited the Colonials to just three shots on goal in the opening frame. However, the Sun Devils controlling first period was not an indication of things to come later on in
ASU Men’s Hockey: Depth scoring making strides ahead of tough test at No. 8 Clarkson
(Photo: Susan Wong/WCSN) No. 13 Arizona State’s offense is heating up at just the right time. After last weekend’s sweep over Rochester Institute of Technology, the Sun Devils (15-8-3) own the sixth-best scoring offense in the country with 85 goals in 26 games. The 11 goals over the two-game home series showcased