USU hockey ready for puck to drop

The wait is officially over for another Utah State Hockey season. The Aggies will play their first home game this Friday at 7 p.m. against Brigham Young University. Tailgating will begin at 6 P.M. to kick off the season. Dining Services will provide free Apple Beer and hotdogs.

The Aggies are coming off a 5-4 win against BYU and have been preparing all week for their first home game.

“We are going to come out really hard against BYU on Friday and will have a lot of energy and excitement because it is our first home game this year,” said forward Andrew Latham. “We also have new home jerseys that we are excited to reveal on Friday.”

The Aggies had a strong 2013-2014 season and are ready to have another big season. Captains Cooper Limb, Shaun Gibbons, and Joseph Chase are leading a team of 13 newcomers with 15 returning players.

“The biggest difference between this season and last season is definitely all the new faces and a different looking team, but hopefully we will still be able to make a run for nationals,” said defensive player Mike Trimboli.

This season will feature the First Annual Wasatch Cup which will be a fight for the title of the best team in Utah. USU will be matched up against University of Utah, Weber State, and BYU.

“Next weekend we play ASU twice and Arizona and those are all very important games,” Trimboli said. “All of the Beehive Showcase games against ASU, Texas A&M;, San Jose, and NAU are also major games this season.”

USU hockey’s home Ice is at the George S. Eccles Ice Center. Season passes are available at the HPER service desk and cost $55 for students and minors, $75 adults and $120 for reserved seating. Tickets for individual games are also available online, at the HPER, or at the door.