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Weekend Preview: ASU

By UA Hockey, 01/28/16, 3:30PM MST

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Match Up:

The Wildcats (8-10-4) have started the second semester strong, going 2W-2L-1T. In that time, the Wildcats have beaten #7 Ohio and tied #8 Colorado.  Last weekend the Wildcats defeated #7 Ohio University and split the weekend series with Midland University. Arizona State (24-2-2) is coming off a dominant weekend beating Northern Arizona University 5-1 and 8-1.

 

Scouting #18 ARIZONA (8-10-4):

Arizona is lead up front by junior forward Toppie Hogan with 14 points (8-6-14) in 22 games. Following Toppie is junior forward Alex O’Dea (3-8-11), sophomore defensemen Matthew Armenti (2-7-9), and John Hogan (3-7-10). Between the pipes, the wildcat goaltenders basically have split time between Austin Wilson (2.72 GAA, .926 SV%) and Garrett Patrick (3.02 GAA, .908 SV%).

 

Scouting ARIZONA STATE (24-2-2):

The Sun Devils are led by Ryan Mcneely (17-39-56), who has 56 points in 26 games. After Mcneely is Wilson Housley (21-23-44), who is the son of former NHL Hall of former, Phil Housley. The Sun Devils have also split time this season between their two top goaltenders with Jordan Gluck (1.79GAA, .944 SV%) and Lucas Felbel (1.96 GAA, .924 SV%).

 

Previous Matchup:

The last time these two teams met Arizona State was able to come into the TCC and sweep the Wildcats, winning; 2-1 and 5-2 (EN).

 

Game Times:

Friday: 7:20 pm @ Oceanside Arena

Saturday: 3:20 pm @ Oceanside Arena

 

Broadcast Information:

The Arizona vs. Arizona State games will be broadcast at http://www.cronkitesports.com/live-broadcasts/.