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Doan Drafted Highest in ASU History, Murchison Goes in 5th Round

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Incoming freshmen Sun Devil men's ice hockey players Josh Doan and Ty Murchison were drafted in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday. Doan was selected by the Arizona Coyotes as the 37th overall pick in the second round, the highest draft pick in Sun Devil Hockey program history. Murchison was selected as the 158th overall pick in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Doan entered the draft ranked No. 87 while Murchison entered ranked No. 72 among North American skaters.

— Sun Devil Hockey (@SunDevilHockey) July 24, 2021

In his first season in the USHL with the Chicago Steel, Doan notched five goals and nine assists in 45 games.