Arizona State took a 2-0 lead just 1:55 into the contest on Thursday night and never looked back while 2-3 Notre Dame, fresh off a sweep of Michigan last weekend, fell to 0-3 this season on its home ice.
Trevor Janicke, Graham Slaggert and Nate Clurman all netted goals, but it was a rough night for Irish goaltender Ryan Bischel — who was the Big Ten First Star recipient this week after his excellent play at Michigan last weekend. Evan DeBrouwer stopped 31 shots to earn the victory in goal for Arizona State. Bischel made 20 saves before Dylan St. Cyr stopped the only two shots he faced in relief.
Notre Dame converted on its lone power play of the contest with Janicke converting his first of the season with 7:06 to go in the first frame. The Irish penalty kill also went 1-for-1. ND outshot Arizona State, 34-28.
The Fighting Irish and Sun Devils close out the first of their two series this season tomorrow night (Dec. 4) with a 7 p.m. game at the Compton Family Ice Arena (NBCSN).
Trevor Janicke, Graham Slaggert and Nate Clurman all netted goals, but it was a rough night for Irish goaltender Ryan Bischel — who was the Big Ten First Star recipient this week after his excellent play at Michigan last weekend. Evan DeBrouwer stopped 31 shots to earn the victory in goal for Arizona State. Bischel made 20 saves before Dylan St. Cyr stopped the only two shots he faced in relief.
Notre Dame converted on its lone power play of the contest with Janicke converting his first of the season with 7:06 to go in the first frame. The Irish penalty kill also went 1-for-1. ND outshot Arizona State, 34-28.
The Fighting Irish and Sun Devils close out the first of their two series this season tomorrow night (Dec. 4) with a 7 p.m. game at the Compton Family Ice Arena (NBCSN).
