(Photo:Christian Coates/WCSN) Fresh off their announcement to play Division 1 NCAA hockey next fall, ASU looked to stay focused on their ACHA opponents. A 2-1 victory over the twelfth ranked Illinois Fighting Illini was a good start Friday night. “It can’t be a distraction because it’s reality, these guys are living in that
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ASU D1 Hockey: Sun Devils finish off Minot State
(Photo: Christian Coates/WCSN) After a 5-3 victory Friday night, ASU would follow up with another victory, finishing off the No. 12 Minot State Beavers 4-2 at Oceanside Arena. The Beavers came out flying with a visibly different energy level than the Sun Devils, striking first with less than 2 minutes gone in
ASU D1 Hockey: Sun Devils start homestand with a win against Liberty
(Photo:Allyson Cummings/WCSN) In the first game of their two- week homestand, the Sun Devils continue to keep their home record pristine, defeating the Liberty Flames 6-4. Less than a minute into the first, Liberty fired first when senior forward Ryley Egan corralled a bouncing puck and slipped it by ASU netminder Robert
ASU D1 Hockey: Sun Devils ready for Cactus Cup showdown against rival Wildcats
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) This weekend, No. 1 ASU and No. 18 UA face off in a Cactus Cup Showdown at Oceanside Ice Arena. It’s no coincidence that the ACHA National Championship banner will be raised Saturday night, with some of last year's now-departed players expected to attend. "[The team] owes it to those guys
ASU hockey wraps up weekend shutout
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Coming off a 14-0 victory over West Chester Friday night, the Sun Devils expected a tougher game Saturday. Although the Golden Rams put up a fight, NCAA recruit Connor Schmidt tallied the go-ahead goal to lift the Sun Devils 9-0 at Oceanisde Ice Arena. The first period began right
First line shines in season opener
(Photo: Allyson Cummings/WCSN) Coming off an ACHA Championship and record-breaking season, expectations for ASU’s D1 hockey team were set incredibly high. In the team’s season opener Friday night in front of a packed Oceanside Arena, it is safe to say those expectations were met. Sophomore forward Ryan Ostertag’s hat trick set