(Tempe, AZ) Sun Devil Hockey picked up an emphatic 3-2 overtime win over No. 3 Denver on Saturday night at Mullett Arena. Calgary Flames draftee Cullen Potter fired home the game-winning goal with just 22.3 seconds to play in overtime to give Arizona State a well-earned series split.
The Sun Devils (5-8-1, 3-4-1 NCHC) jumped out to an early 2-0 lead with a pair of first-period goals from Carmelo Crandelland Jack Beck to land the first punches of the evening. The Pioneers (9-4-1, 5-1-0 NCHC) later responded with two unanswered goals of their own to knot things up at 2-2 halfway through the third period.
ASU goaltender Connor Hasley was once again tremendous between the pipes. The senior tied a season high with 42 saves on 44 shots, which included a plethora of timely stops to keep Denver from ever holding a lead in the contest.
Co-Captain Kyle Smolen played a part in each of ASU’s three goals, as he recorded a season-best three assists on the night. Of the three helpers, none was more important than the entry pass to Potter in overtime. The tape-to-tape feed found its way into the back of the net as Potter ripped one past the Pioneers’ goalie to send the Mullett faithful into a frenzy and the Sun Devils into the win column.
ASU will return to action at Mullett Arena on Friday, Nov. 28, to host Ohio State. Puck drop is slated for 7 p.m. MST and can be found on NCHC.tv. Radio broadcasts will be available locally via FOX Sports 910 AM, featuring Alex Coil and Tyler Paley on the mic.
Press Release courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics – Danny Sullivan
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