TEMPE, Ariz. -- With the 2017-18 season quickly approaching, we sat down with each of our nine new faces joining the Sun Devil Hockey program for a quick Q&A.
Freshman forward Gage Mackie may have been a late addition to this year's signees, but his journey to Tempe has been a long time coming. Back in February of 2015 -- before the Devils even took the ice for the first time as an NCAA Division I program -- Mackie committed to ASU and became the youngest commit in the program's early history.
During his first season in the NAHL with Aberdeen Wings in 2016-17, Mackie netted 14 goals and 21 assists while wearing the 'C'. He went on to be named the NAHL Captain of the Year and Leadership Award winner, while also helping the Wings capture the NAHL Central Division.
Get to know new Sun Devil forward Gage Mackie:
Rapid Fire!
Q: Where are you from and what's something special about your hometown?
A: Anchorage, Alaska -- It's special because it has everything. The ocean, rivers, lakes, mountains, you name it.
Q: When you visited Tempe and ASU, what was the first thing you noticed/liked?
A: Warm weather, amazing campus
Q: Why did you decide to become a Sun Devil?
A: I loved the coaching staff and being a part of something new is very exciting to me.
Q: Best movie you saw over the last year?
A: Hacksaw Ridge
Q: Do you speak another language? If so, how many and which ones?
A: I can speak a little Spanish.
Q: Best childhood memory?
A: Fishing and going to my cabin with my family.
Q: Have you ever met or played with a professional athlete? If so, who?
A: I usually skate with a few different NHL guys in the summer when I go home.
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
A: Tupac Shakur, he's a legend.
Q: What is your favorite song and artist right now?
A: Favorite Song: Sweet Home Alabama, Favorite Artist: Snoop Dogg
Q: What are your personal goals for your first season as a Sun Devil?
A: To get faster and stronger, and help the team in any way I can.
Freshman forward Gage Mackie may have been a late addition to this year's signees, but his journey to Tempe has been a long time coming. Back in February of 2015 -- before the Devils even took the ice for the first time as an NCAA Division I program -- Mackie committed to ASU and became the youngest commit in the program's early history.
During his first season in the NAHL with Aberdeen Wings in 2016-17, Mackie netted 14 goals and 21 assists while wearing the 'C'. He went on to be named the NAHL Captain of the Year and Leadership Award winner, while also helping the Wings capture the NAHL Central Division.
Get to know new Sun Devil forward Gage Mackie:
Rapid Fire!
- Shooter or Passer? Shooter
- Wrist shot or Big Blast? Wrist Shot
- Chirper or Let play Do Talking? Chirper
- Orr or Howe? Howe
- Gretzky or Lemieux? Gretzky
- McDavid or Matthews? McDavid
- EDM, Rap, Rock or Hip Hop? All of the above
- Goal Song? Chelsea Dagger
- Favorite Celly? Tebow
- Hit play on your phone/iPod…what song plays first? Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Favorite NHL player? Jamie Benn
- Favorite non-NHL team? Golden State Warriors
Q: Where are you from and what's something special about your hometown?
A: Anchorage, Alaska -- It's special because it has everything. The ocean, rivers, lakes, mountains, you name it.
Q: When you visited Tempe and ASU, what was the first thing you noticed/liked?
A: Warm weather, amazing campus
Q: Why did you decide to become a Sun Devil?
A: I loved the coaching staff and being a part of something new is very exciting to me.
Q: Best movie you saw over the last year?
A: Hacksaw Ridge
Q: Do you speak another language? If so, how many and which ones?
A: I can speak a little Spanish.
Q: Best childhood memory?
A: Fishing and going to my cabin with my family.
Q: Have you ever met or played with a professional athlete? If so, who?
A: I usually skate with a few different NHL guys in the summer when I go home.
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
A: Tupac Shakur, he's a legend.
Q: What is your favorite song and artist right now?
A: Favorite Song: Sweet Home Alabama, Favorite Artist: Snoop Dogg
Q: What are your personal goals for your first season as a Sun Devil?
A: To get faster and stronger, and help the team in any way I can.