Mullett Arena, a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue on the ASU campus, opened in 2022 and has quickly become home to one of the premier college hockey experiences in the nation.

The 5,000-seat arena features two NHL-regulation ice sheets, 20 luxury suites, a spacious club lounge and premium event-level seating. Sun Devil Hockey’s home facilities span more than 8,000 square feet, including a locker room, weight room, team lounge and coaches’ offices.

Next door, the Mountain America Community Iceplex (MACI) serves as both a practice rink for ASU Hockey and its four club teams, and a public sheet for students, youth and adult programs at all levels. 

And despite what many might think, Mullett Arena is named after Donald and Barbara Mullett—generous ASU benefactors—not the iconic hockey hairstyle.

Learn more about Mullett Arena, including driving directions, where to park and other things you need to know before you head to the Ice Breaker Tournament.

Celebrating its 28th year in 2024-25, the Ice Breaker Tournament brings together four of the nation’s top programs, typically from different conferences.

More than just an early-season showcase, the Ice Breaker shines a spotlight on college hockey and provides a tough test for NCAA championship contenders right out of the gate.

Since Michigan State captured the inaugural championship in 1997, sixteen schools have hoisted the Ice Breaker trophy. Past champions include:

• Boston College (3)
• Boston University (3)
• Minnesota (3)
• New Hampshire (2)
• Denver (2)
• Notre Dame (2)
• North Dakota (2)
• Omaha (2)
• Air Force, Colorado College, Michigan, Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Ohio State, St. Cloud State, and Vermont (1)