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Ice Breaker Tournament
Oct. 10-11, 2025 at Mullett Arena

Ice Breaker Tournament

Alaska Fairbanks - Arizona State - Notre Dame - Quinnipiac

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Sun Devil Hockey celebrates winning Ice Breaker Tournament 10.11.25

The Arizona State Sun Devils are your
2025 Ice Breaker Tournament Champions!

TEMPE, Ariz. — No. 15 Sun Devil Hockey (2-2-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) claimed its first trophy of the 2025-26 campaign, capturing the Ice Breaker Tournament title in its inaugural appearance. Senior forward Cruz Lucius led the charge during the championship game at Mullett Arena, capping a thrilling 5-2 win over Alaska Fairbanks (1-3-0) with a third-period hat trick.

ASU’s special teams were the difference in a penalty-filled matchup. After converting just two of 18 power-play chances entering the weekend, the Sun Devils erupted for five power-play goals—tying a program record and flipping the momentum in their favor.

Between the pipes, goaltender Connor Hasley was steady again, turning aside 34 shots in his third start wearing Maroon and Gold. The senior netminder opened the season with a 3.46 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage.

Read the full game recap at sundevils.com.

 

Alaska-Fairbanks vs. Quinnipiac

Alaska-Fairbanks vs. Quinnipiac

Game 1: Alaska Fairbanks 2, Quinnipiac 1

Mullett Arena
Arizona State vs. Notre Dame

Arizona State vs. Notre Dame

Arizona State 5, Notre Dame 3

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Notre Dame vs. Quinnipiac

Notre Dame vs. Quinnipiac

Quinnipiac 7, Notre Dame 2

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Arizona State vs. Alaska-Fairbanks

Arizona State vs. Alaska-Fairbanks

Arizona State 5, Alaska-Fairbanks 2

Mullett Arena
Hockey Celebration at Mullett Arena 25.3.15 vs UMD

Arizona State Sun Devils

The Sun Devils wrapped up its inaugural NCHC season with a 21-14-2 overall record and a second-place league finish, ultimately falling to No. 3 Denver in the Frozen Faceoff semifinals to close out the 2024-25 campaign. 

Head Coach Greg Powers notched his 300th career victory and ASU set a program record with six consecutive road wins, while also standing as the only team to defeat eventual national champion Western Michigan in regulation during conference play.

The Sun Devils make their Ice Breaker Tournament debut against two-time tournament champions, Notre Dame on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. MST. 

Official site / Roster / Schedule / Team news 

 

Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks

Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks

The Alaska Nanooks wrapped up the 2024-25 season with a 12-14-6 record, highlighted by their 14th straight Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup title after a shootout win over Alaska Anchorage. Despite starting the year 0-5-0, the Nanooks put together a six-game unbeaten streak that included victories over ranked opponents Notre Dame, Clarkson, Union, Minnesota, and a sweep of Augustana to close their campaign on a high note.

Senior transfer Matt Hubbarde led the team with 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists), while Chase Dafoe added 17 points, a team-best five power-play goals, and 259 face-off wins.  

Official site / Roster / Schedule / Team news 

 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish hockey team enters a new era in the 2025-26 season under Brock Sheahan, the program’s fifth head coach, as they look to reclaim their Ice Breaker Tournament title, which they won in 2012 and 2018. 

Notre Dame is coming off a 2024-25 campaign that ended with a 1-0 loss to top-seeded Michigan State in the Big Ten semifinals, a game that marked the end of Jeff Jackson’s 20-year tenure as head coach after guiding the Irish to a seventh seed in the conference tournament.

Official site / Roster / Schedule / Team news 

 

Quinnipiac University Bobcats

Quinnipiac University Bobcats

Celebrating their 50th anniversary and second Ice Breaker Tournament appearance, the Quinnipiac Bobcats are looking to build off a successful 2024-25 season, in which they won their fifth consecutive Cleary Cup as ECAC Hockey regular season champions. In the ECAC championships, however, they suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss in the ECAC Championship game to Cornell.

Despite struggling for an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament due to a weak conference strength, Quinnipiac secured a bid and made a deep run, reaching the NCAA Regional Semifinals. 

Official site / Roster / Schedule / Team news 

Driving to / parking at Mullett Arena

Mullett Arena is located on the Arizona State University campus at 411 S Packard Dr.

  • Take Exit 7 for Scottsdale Road/Rural Road.
  • Turn left on E. Rio Salado Parkway.
  • Turn right on Packard Drive to access parking.
  • Take Exit 173 for Rural Road.
  • Head north on Rural Road toward ASU.
  • Turn right on E. Rio Salado Parkway.
  • Turn right on Packard Drive for parking access.
  • Merge onto US-60 East toward Mesa.
  • Take Exit 173 for Rural Road and turn north.
  • Continue to East Rio Salado Parkway and turn right.
  • Turn right on Packard Drive to reach the arena.
  • Merge onto Loop 202 East (Red Mountain Freeway).
  • Take Exit 7 for Scottsdale Road/Rural Road and head south.
  • Turn left on East Rio Salado Parkway.
  • Turn right on Packard Drive for parking.

Parking is available in the:

ParkMobile at ASU

With ParkMobile at ASU, Sun Devil fans can pay for parking from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet when they arrive on campus.

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Tournament Details

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)

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Ticketing Information

Download the new Sun Devil Athletics Game Day app on Apple or Google Play to easily manage your tickets!

Premium seating
Do you want to look at other premium suite options or inquire about group tickets (15+ tickets) at Mullett Arena? Please contact Colton Turner at 480-727-3518 or email colton.turner@asu.edu.

Shop Sun Devil gear
Tournament swag coming soon
With each ticket purchase, you'll have the rare opportunity to buy unique, official Sun Devil Hockey Ice Breaker Merchandise before checking out! All merchandise proceeds goes back to the hockey program. There will be limited availability so get them before they sell out! 

  • T-shirt: $40
  • Hockey puck: $20

In the meantime, visit Sparky's Stadium Shop online to get all the Sun Devil Hockey gear you'll need to cheer on the Maroon and Gold during the Ice Breaker Tournament! 

Arizona State University Hockey Adjustable Hat
Arizona State University Hockey Adjustable Hat

$28.00

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Arizona State University Hockey CCM Replica Jersey
Arizona State University Hockey CCM Replica Jersey

$165.00

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Arizona State University Hockey Hood
Arizona State University Hockey Hood

$56.00

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