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Canada-United States Rivalry Series in Tempe a sign of progress for Arizona women’s hockey
The Rivalry Series is personal to Lyndsey Fry. The Chandler native realized a seemingly impossible dream by becoming the first Arizona-born hockey player to compete in the Olympics. But she narrowly missed out on realizing another dream when Canada rallied…
Sun Devils hockey doing it with defense, grit
Five minutes into the Arizona State men’s hockey team’s game against Northern Michigan at Mullett Arena on Saturday, the Sun Devils had already surrendered a handful of odd-man rushes. The only thing that saved them were a couple of terrific…
Neutral Zone: On the futures of Coyotes free agents John Farinacci, Jan JenÃk; Sun Devils free agent Robert Mastrosimone
Free agency began 46 days ago but there were still three names with Coyotes and Arizona State ties whose futures were uncertain when the week began. One of those players found a home on Wednesday morning, another could find a…
Arizona State hockey program set to join National Collegiate Hockey Conference in 2024-25 season
The Arizona State men’s hockey team is set to achieve a long-sought goal. The 8-year-old Division I program will join the National Collegiate Hockey Conference beginning in the 2024-25 season. The move means that ASU will play its final independent…
State of Sun Devils hockey: A wide-ranging Q&A with Arizona State coach Greg Powers
The Sun Devils hockey season didn’t go as planned. Despite the opening of Mullett Arena and a program-record 24 home games, ASU finished 18-21 and missed the NCAA Tournament field for a third straight season (not counting 2019-20 when the…
Despite setbacks, Sun Devils keeping perspective on program’s progress
Sun Devils men’s hockey coach Greg Powers is a victim of his own expectations. When ASU entered the 2022–23 season, it boasted a strong core of returning players including captain and Coyotes‘ second-round draft pick Josh Doan, and Philadelphia Flyers…
Desert Hockey Classic ‘a destination tournament’ for college hockey programs
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers walked into the community ice arena adjacent to Mullett Arena last Friday and thought he was experiencing a senior moment. There was Michigan Tech coach Joe Shawhan preparing his team to skate. “I was…
Arizona hockey has grown: A look at some of top talents with state and Valley ties
As the year 2022 takes its final lap, it feels like a good time to celebrate Arizona hockey. The Coyotes just completed a season series sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Valley product Auston Matthews, giving them four straight…
Why is the ice so good at Mullett Arena?
The players’ reactions from the first four NHL games at Mullett Arena sounded like testimonials for the work of the league’s and venue’s ice crews. Winnipeg Jets center Pierre-Luc Dubois told ESPN’s Leah Hextall that Mullett Arena’s ice just might…
