TEMPE, Ariz. -- With the 2017-18 season quickly approaching, we sat down with each of our 10 new faces joining the Sun Devil Hockey program for a quick Q&A.
Forward Gage Hough comes to ASU after two and a half years at current No. 12 UMass-Lowell. The only graduate student on the roster, Hough is pursuing a Masters in Sports Law & Business at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Hough brings experience and an upperclassmen leadership role to a rather young team and is looking forward to contributing throughout his year in the program.
At his alma mater, Hough appeared in 40 games and tallied six goals and four assists. Before attending UMass-Lowell, he played in 110 games in two seasons with the Omaha Lancers, notching 72 points in his career with the team. During the 2013-14 season, Hough was named to the USHL All-Star Team, won the Leadership Award, and held the role of assistant captain.
Get to know new Sun Devil forward Gage Hough.
Rapid Fire!
Q: Where are you from and what's something special about your hometown?
A: Omaha, NE. We host the College World Series.
Q: When you visited Tempe and ASU, what was the first thing you noticed/liked?
A: Downtown Tempe looked incredible and I loved the weather.
Q: Why did you decide to become a Sun Devil?
A: The hockey program and coaching staff.
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: No
Q: Best childhood memory?
A: Playing for my hometown USHL team
Q: Have you ever met or played with a professional athlete? If so, who?
A: Zach Miller - TE for the Chicago Bears
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
A: Warren Buffett, I want to pick his brain about his daily routine and his advice for success.
Q: What is your favorite song and artist right now?
A: Song: It's a Vibe by 2 Chainz, Artist: George Strait
Q: What are your personal goals for your first season as a Sun Devil?
A: Help the team make the NCAA tournament
Forward Gage Hough comes to ASU after two and a half years at current No. 12 UMass-Lowell. The only graduate student on the roster, Hough is pursuing a Masters in Sports Law & Business at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Hough brings experience and an upperclassmen leadership role to a rather young team and is looking forward to contributing throughout his year in the program.
At his alma mater, Hough appeared in 40 games and tallied six goals and four assists. Before attending UMass-Lowell, he played in 110 games in two seasons with the Omaha Lancers, notching 72 points in his career with the team. During the 2013-14 season, Hough was named to the USHL All-Star Team, won the Leadership Award, and held the role of assistant captain.
Get to know new Sun Devil forward Gage Hough.
Rapid Fire!
- Shooter or Passer? Shooter
- Wrist shot or Big blast? Wrist shot
- Chirper or Let play do talking? Chirper
- Orr or Howe? Howe
- McDavid or Matthews? McDavid
- EDM, Rap, Rock or Hip Hop? Country
- Goal Song? Chelsea Dagger
- Favorite Celly? Johnny "Money Fingers" Manziel
- Hit play on your phone/iPod…what song plays first? Higher Love by Steve Winwood
- Favorite NHL player? Paul Bissonette
- Favorite non-NHL team? Kansas City Chiefs/Royals
Q: Where are you from and what's something special about your hometown?
A: Omaha, NE. We host the College World Series.
Q: When you visited Tempe and ASU, what was the first thing you noticed/liked?
A: Downtown Tempe looked incredible and I loved the weather.
Q: Why did you decide to become a Sun Devil?
A: The hockey program and coaching staff.
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: No
Q: Best childhood memory?
A: Playing for my hometown USHL team
Q: Have you ever met or played with a professional athlete? If so, who?
A: Zach Miller - TE for the Chicago Bears
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
A: Warren Buffett, I want to pick his brain about his daily routine and his advice for success.
Q: What is your favorite song and artist right now?
A: Song: It's a Vibe by 2 Chainz, Artist: George Strait
Q: What are your personal goals for your first season as a Sun Devil?
A: Help the team make the NCAA tournament