After nine seasons as a Division I independent, the Sun Devils will play arguably the nation's most difficult schedule as a new member of college hockey's toughest conference. But they feel ready for the challenge.
ASU hockey improves to 3-4-1 with a much-needed weekend road sweep against Northern Michigan:
Friday: 3-1 ASU
Saturday : 2-0 ASU
Greg Powers' confidence in his goalies was reaffirmed with Gibson Homer's 22-save shutout today and UMass transfer Luke Pavicich's .941 sv% Friday.
ASU is finding out the big step they took this year joining the NCHC. It’s been tough sledding for the boys. I was at the game last night. ASU seems faster and more physical than last year but they lack the offensive power the teams they are facing this year have.
FINALArizona State 5No. 1 Denver 2After ending No. 1 Denver's 21-game winning streak with a win on Friday night, the Sun Devils earn an unprecedented road sweep, which will catapult them up the PairWise standings in the days ahead.