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SDSU Hockey Secures First ACHA Division 1 Win

The final horn sounded. “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky began, but was quickly drowned out by the roar and applause of fans. SDSU skaters filled into Parks Owensby’s crease, cheering, laughing, and hugging. The Aztecs raised and slammed their sticks to salute their fans. They had their first victory in ACHA Division 1…

SDSU Hockey Player Profile: Luke Desmarais

Luke Desmarais did not originally attend San Diego State University for its hockey program, but the sophomore has found a great love for the sport, his team, and competing since coming to San Diego…

Sun Devils Scorch Aztecs in Back-to-Back Games

The Aztecs hosted the Arizona State University Sun Devils, who were ranked 19th in the most recent ACHA D1 standings. The visitors were quick to flex their top-tier talent…

Aztecs Improve, But Drop Two Games to the Utes

While the team continues to learn and improve throughout the season, the 68th-ranked Divison-1 squad was still outplayed during both of their games against the University of Utah…

SDSU Still Searching for First Division-1 Win

San Diego State University’s Ice Hockey program knew their inaugural season in ACHA Division-1 would be a challenging change of pace.

Aztecs’ Resilience Not Enough, Drops Two Games to NAU

While there was still positives to take away from the weekend, the Aztecs—now in Divison-1—are disappointed to have dropped both games against NAU…

Aztecs Remain Optimistic After First Dvision-1 Weekend

As the clock ticked down Saturday night on SDSU Hockey’s 6-9 defeat against the University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes, the Aztecs looked mentally and physically drained…

Aztecs Stomped by Buffaloes in Season Opener

San Diego State University Hockey lost their home opener 3-1 in their introduction to ACHA Division 1 play…

Parks Owensby’s Crazy Hockey Journey Leads to New Home in San Diego

“Pretty much every significant relationship I’ve ever had, I’ve seen collapse under the weight of hockey. I’ve lost friends, missed out on experiences…”

SDSU Hockey Created a Make-Shift Fraternity for Students

20-on-20 brawls, thrown water bottles aimed at opposing mascots, trips to LA Kings games, and $1-beers. Perhaps all those things make you think of one of San Diego State’s fraternities…

Aztec Hockey’s Rough Few Games Leads to Early Season End

The San Diego State University men’s ice hockey program was in the midst of a final yet pivotal Division II season…

SDSU Hockey moves up to Division 1

Head coach Phillip Bateman, who began heading the program six seasons ago, noted bringing D1 hockey to Southern California was always his goal when he took over…