Denver Beats ASU Hockey 6–3 at Mullett Arena in Tempe

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State men’s hockey fell 6–3 to the Denver Pioneers at Mullett Arena on Friday, with a costly third-period penalty helping Denver pull away.

ASU’s Behm and Sawchyn scored consecutive second-period goals, with Sawchyn recording his second of the season. Denver responded through Sam Harris and Epperson, carrying a 3–2 advantage into the third.

The Sun Devils’ comeback hopes took a hit when Hafele received a five-minute major for elbowing. Denver capitalized on the extended power play as Rudolph scored twice to stretch the lead to 5–2. Chyzowski assisted on both goals.

Littler answered with his first goal of the season, an unassisted finish that brought Arizona State within two. Caswell then scored off an Epperson assist to secure Denver’s victory.

The ASU Sun Devils and Denver Pioneers meet again Sunday at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, giving ASU another opportunity to respond in front of its home crowd.