Arizona State University Men's Hockey
Arizona State University is a public research university located in Tempe, Arizona. It was founded in 1885 and is now the largest public university by enrollment in the United States. The university has a strong athletic program with a variety of sports teams, including men's hockey. Arizona State University Men's Hockey is a relatively new program, but it has quickly become a force to be reckoned with.
The Start of Men's Hockey at ASU
Arizona State University Men's Hockey started in 2015 as an NCAA Division I program, making it the first NCAA Division I hockey program in the southwest United States. Prior to becoming an NCAA Division I program, ASU Men's Hockey was a club program that had a lot of success. In 2014, the team won the Division I ACHA National Championship, which helped to pave the way for it becoming a Division I program.
The Coaching Staff
Head Coach Greg Powers has been with Arizona State University Men's Hockey since the beginning of the program. He was previously the head coach of the ASU Men's Hockey Club team, and he has helped build the program into a strong Division I team. Powers is assisted by Mike Field, Alex Hicks, and Brian Daccord.
The Team
Arizona State University Men's Hockey has a strong, young team. The roster is made up of players from all over the world, including Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, among others. The team has a number of players who have been drafted by NHL teams, including Johnny Walker, James Sanchez, and Jacob Wilson.
The Arena
Arizona State University Men's Hockey plays its home games at Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Oceanside Ice Arena is a small, intimate arena that has a capacity of 747. The arena is located on the ASU Tempe campus and is also used by the ASU Women's Hockey team and the Phoenix Coyotes Youth Hockey Association.
The Future of ASU Men's Hockey
Arizona State University Men's Hockey has come a long way since its inception in 2015. The team has had a lot of success in its short history, including making the NCAA Tournament in the 2018-2019 season. The future is bright for the program, as it continues to attract high-quality players and coaching staff. The team's success has also helped to grow the sport of hockey in the southwest United States.
Conclusion
Arizona State University Men's Hockey is a relatively new program, but it has quickly become a force to be reckoned with. The team has had a lot of success in its short history, including making the NCAA Tournament in the 2018-2019 season. Head Coach Greg Powers has helped build the program into a strong Division I team, and the future is bright for the program. Arizona State University Men's Hockey has also helped to grow the sport of hockey in the southwest United States.