Arizona State hockey’s (1-0-0) return to Oceanside Ice Arena was an unqualified success, as the Sun Devils won their first home game in 19 months by a score of 5-3 over the UMass-Lowell Riverhawks (0-1-0). ASU senior forward Jack Becker scored the game-winning goal with 3:36 remaining in the third period.
While the Sun Devils managed to carve out a victory, they struggled to generate offense of any kind for most of the first two periods. Fortunately, ASU’s guests were feeling generous, as UMass-Lowell’s frequent penalties shifted momentum in the Sun Devils’ favor, allowing them to fight their way back into the game.