Arizona State Sun Devils men's ice hockey
| Arizona State Sun Devils | |
|---|---|
 Current season | |
 | |
| University | Arizona State University |
| Conference | Independent |
| Head coach |
Greg Powers 1st year, 0–0–0 |
| Arena |
Oceanside Ice Arena/Gila River Arena Capacity: 840/17,125 |
| Location | Tempe, Arizona |
| Colors |
Maroon and Gold |
| ACHA Tournament Champions | |
| 2014 | |
The Arizona State Sun Devils ice hockey team is the second of only two NCAA Division I ice hockey programs located in the southern half of the United States (the other being Alabama–Huntsville).
ASU announced plans to transition their ACHA men's hockey program to an NCAA varsity program on November 18, 2014. The Sun Devils will continue play in the ACHA in 2014–15, play a hybrid schedule in 2015–16 with a mix of NCAA and ACHA competition, play as a Division I independent in 2016–17 and join a conference in 2017–18.[1] Both the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association have been seen as potential landing spots for Arizona State.[2]
History
Hockey began as a sport at Arizona State in the fall of 1973 with ASU students gathering at Tower Ice Plaza in Central Phoenix to play pick up hockey amongst each other. As collegiate club hockey evolved throughout the country, so did hockey at Arizona State. By the late 80’s ASU was fielding a full-fledged Ice Hockey Team competing in Division II of the ACHA. In 1993, General Manager Mike Hoffarth led the program to achieving ACHA Division I status propelling the Sun Devil Hockey Program into the national spotlight by qualifying for the ACHA Division I National Tournament just two years later in the 1995–96 season. Then Head Coach, Gene Hammett would lead the program to three straight National Tournament appearances from 1995–1998. ASU has qualified for 10 ACHA Division I National Tournaments since competing at the Division I level in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, and developed 12 ACHA Division I All-Americans. In the 2013–2014 season the team won its first National Championship. In the 2015-2016 NCAA hockey season ASU played their first split schedule between ACHA Division 1 and NCAA Division 1 teams, marking their first transition year to become a full time NCAA Division 1 hockey team. Player Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Hammett, Forward 1994–1998: Inducted 2009
Greg Powers, Goaltender 1995–1999: Inducted 2009
Adam Blossey, Defense 2001–2005: Inducted 2009
Tony Bonacorso, Defense 2004–2008, Inducted 2010
Ian Smith, Forward 1999–2003, Inducted 2010
Executive Hall of Fame Inductees
Gene Hammett, Head Coach 1992–2000: Inducted 2008
Mike Hoffarth, General Manager 1988–1999: Inducted 2008
Don Mullet, Donor: Inducted 2008
John Wold, Head Coach, General Manager, Oversight Committee 2001–present: Inducted 2009
Wayne Reid, Assistant Coach, Director of Hockey Ops, Oversight Committee 1992–present: Inducted 2009
National Tournament Appearances
1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98*, 2000–01*, 2003–2004, 2006–07, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–15
Final Four appearances: 2013, 2014, 2015
ACHA Division I All-Americans
Steve Hammett, Forward: 1997–98
Greg Powers, Goaltender: 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99
Ian Smith, Forward: 2000–01, 2001–02 (Team USA, World University Games 2002)
Nils Satterstom, Forward: 2000–01
Adam Blossey, Defense: 2003–04, 2004–05 (Team USA, World University Games 2005)
Tony Bonacorso, Defense: 2006–07, 2007–08 (Team USA, World University Games 2008)
Joe Schweiger, Forward: 2008–09 (Eastern Michigan), 2009–10, 2010–11
Mark Schacker, Goaltender: 2010–11, 2011–12
Kale Dolinski, Forward: 2012–13
Colin Hekle, Forward: 2012–13
Ryan Clark, Defense: 2012–13
Joe D’Elia, Goaltender: 2012–13 [3]
Arena
For their first season, the Sun Devils will continue to call Oceanside Ice Arena home but they'll play multiple games in Glendale's Gila River Arena, home of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes.[4] Prior to the Sun Devils' move to NCAA play, Oceanside seated only 500, but underwent extensive renovations, expanding the capacity to 840 as well as giving the facility a facelift in ASU colors.[5]
The future home facility is still up in the air as ASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson continues to weigh options. A further renovated Oceanside Ice Arena could be used or some other off-campus location.[6] The school could choose to renovate its basketball facility, Wells Fargo Arena, but that doesn't seem likely.
Team
2016–17 roster
As of April 22, 2016[7]
| # | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  |
Newmeyer, DrewDrew Newmeyer | Senior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1994-03-15 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Indiana (USHL) | — |
| 4 | |
McGovern, EdwardEdward McGovern | Junior | D | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 216 lb (98 kg) | 1993-05-24 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Sioux Falls (USHL) | — |
| 7 |  |
Gorodetsky, GeorgyGeorgy Gorodetsky | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 1995-03-28 | Yekaterinburg, Russia | Des Moines (USHL) | — |
| 8 |  |
Lappin, JoeJoe Lappin | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1994-02-10 | Geneva, Illinois | Des Moines (USHL) | — |
| 9 |  |
Stevens, RyanRyan Stevens | Sophomore | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1994-10-16 | Colleyville, Texas | Dubuque (USHL) | — |
| 10 |  |
Busch, TylerTyler Busch | Freshman | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1996-01-03 | Lloydminster, Alberta | Spruce Grove (AJHL) | — |
| 11 | |
Rowe, JackJack Rowe | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1994-04-07 | Cary, Illinois | Des Moines (USHL) | — |
| 12 | |
Hollman, DylanDylan Hollman | Senior (RS) | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1994-01-15 | Red Deer, Alberta | UMass Lowell (HEA) | — |
| 14 |  |
Montgomery, JakeJake Montgomery | Junior (RS) | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 1994-06-08 | Oakdale, Minnesota | Sioux City (USHL) | — |
| 15 |  |
Murphy, WadeWade Murphy | Senior (RS) | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1993-10-22 | Victoria, British Columbia | North Dakota (NCHC) | NSH, 185th overall 2013 |
| 16 |  |
Belonger, RyanRyan Belonger | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1992-05-05 | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Northeastern (HEA) | — |
| 17 |  |
Masters, JordanJordan Masters | Sophomore | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1994-04-30 | Rochester, New York | West Kelowna (BCHL) | — |
| 18 | |
Croston, AnthonyAnthony Croston | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1994-06-13 | Phoenix, Arizona | Rio Grande Valley (NAHL) | — |
| 21 | |
Norris, DavidDavid Norris | Senior (RS) | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 1993-03-03 | Calgary, Alberta | American Int'l (AHA) | — |
| 22 |  |
Clifford, JakeJake Clifford | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 1994-12-08 | Brecksville, Ohio | Merritt (BCHL) | — |
| 24 | |
McGing, LiamLiam McGing | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1995-08-04 | Chicago, Illinois | Des Moines (USHL) | — |
| 27 | |
Gruber, BrettBrett Gruber | Freshman | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1996-01-18 | Appleton, Wisconsin | Green Bay (USHL) | — |
| 28 | |
Pasichnuk, SteennSteenn Pasichnuk | Freshman | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | 1995-04-05 | Bonnyville, Alberta | Bonnyville (AJHL) | — |
| 29 |  |
Stridsberg, JakobJakob Stridsberg | Freshman | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1995-01-13 | Jönköping, Sweden | Fairbanks (NAHL) | — |
| 31 |  |
Pashovitz, RylandRyland Pashovitz | Sophomore | G | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1995-06-20 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Des Moines (USHL) | — |
| 32 |  |
Rowe, LouieLouie Rowe | Sophomore | F | 6' 6" (1.98 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 1994-03-17 | East Lansing, Michigan | Omaha (USHL) | — |
| 33 |  |
Daccord, JoeyJoey Daccord | Freshman | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 1996-08-19 | North Andover, Massachusetts | Muskegon (USHL) | OTT, 199th overall 2015 |
| 34 | |
Levin, RobertRobert Levin | Senior | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 1992-09-22 | Highland Park, Illinois | South Shore Kings (EJHL) | — |
| 39 | |
Pasichnuk, BrinsonBrinson Pasichnuk | Freshman | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1997-11-24 | Bonnyville, Alberta | Bonnyville (AJHL) | — |
| 44 |  |
Raats, JoeyJoey Raats | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1995-09-15 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Sioux Falls (USHL) | — |
| 47 | |
Gushue, NicholasNicholas Gushue | Sophomore | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 1994-11-09 | West Vancouver, British Columbia | Nanaimo (BCHL) | — |
Coaches
Head coach
As the Sun Devils enter their first season of NCAA competition, Greg Powers will enter his sixth season as the team's head coach. Powers put together a 164-27-9 record during his five years as the head man behind the Devils' bench in the ACHA including a dominating 39-1-0 record against rival Arizona.[8] Prior to taking over as the head coach, Powers spent two seasons as an assistant coach for ASU. Powers is also a former member of the team having played four seasons as a goaltender for the Devils from 1995-96 to 1998-99, earning All-American nods as a sophomore, junior, and senior. He was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2009.
Assistants and staff
- Alex Hicks - Assistant Coach
- Adam Blossey - Director of Hockey Operations
- Mike Field, Associate Head Coach (former assistant Division I and United States Hockey League)
References
- ↑ "Arizona State to launch Division I hockey program". Fox Sports Arizona. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ↑ "COMMENTARY: Arizona State is more proof college hockey realignment works". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.zonethemes.com/sundevilhockey.com/DI/?page_id=36
- ↑ "ASU hockey to call Oceanside home another season". The State Press. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ↑ "ASU Hockey: Oceanside Ice Arena renovation plans revealed". House of Sparky. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Michael Crow: ASU hockey likely to use off-campus facility at NCAA level". The State Press. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ↑ "ASU Ice Hockey – 2016–17 Roster". Arizona State University. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
- ↑ House of Sparky - ASU Hockey: Coach Greg Powers' top-5 wins and losses
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