Cornell University Athletics

PRONUNCIATION
2025-26 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Served as one of 12 skaters to appear in all 34 games … concluded season with 11 points (3-8—11) and plus-15 rating, the fourth-best mark on team … scored first goal with Big Red against Alaska (Jan. 9) and added tallies against Quinnipiac (Feb. 20) and in opening game against Harvard (March 13) of best-of-three quarterfinal series of 2026 ECAC Hockey Championship … his goal at Quinnipiac served as the game-winner, his lone game-winning goal of season … blocked 37 shots on season, the second-highest total on team ... blocked season-high four shots in series-opening game against Harvard (March 13) and also had trio of games with three blocks.

PRIOR TO CORNELL
Drafted in sixth round (165th overall) by Columbus of 2024 NHL Draft, becoming second Cornell player to be drafted by Blue Jackets, joining Sean Collins (6th round) in 2008 ... spent 2024-25 season at Minnesota State, totaling 13 points (5-8—13) in 38 games with Mavericks, which claimed CCHA's MacNaughton (regular-season champion) and Mason (CCHA Tournament champions) Cups, in addition to being named to Dean's List ... began collegiate career with two-point game against Michigan (Oct. 4, 2024 – 1-1—2) … also had two points (1-1—2) against Bowling Green (Dec. 6, 2024) ... blocked 49 shots, including 16 games with multiple blocks … blocked season-high four shots against St. Thomas (Jan. 31, 2025) ...three of five goals came while on power play, coming against Bowling Green (Dec. 6, 2024), Michigan Tech (Jan. 17, 2025) and Bemidji State (March 1, 2025) ... spent three seasons in BCHL with Vernon Vipers (2021-23) and Langley Rivermen (2023-24), compiling 45 points (20-25—45) in 134 regular-season games … named Vernon's top academic athlete following 2022-23 season ... led all BCHL defensemen in goals (18) in 2023-24 with Langley, collecting 36 points (18-18—36) in 53 regular-season games, while earning Rivermen's Top Defensemen and Fan Favourite Awards ... 18 goals were most by a BCHL defenseman since Carter Berger (27) in 2018-19 ... ranked as No. 123 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting before 2024 NHL Draft.

PERSONAL
Luke Alexander Ashton is the son of Scott and Rebecca Ashton, and has a younger brother … enrolled in the SC Johnson College of Business.