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ASU’s playoff hopes in the air following blowout loss

by Jacob Fredericks - February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) With 1:25 remaining in the second period, Arizona State found itself down 4-2 to No. 4 Western Michigan, a scenario it has found itself in throughout the season. In a season that has contained multi-goal comebacks against Colorado College and Ohio State, the Sun Devils were looking

Sun Devils look to continue dominant play against familiar foe

by Jacob Fredericks - January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

(Photo: Scott Russomano) Finding a stride at the right time is crucial for any team hoping to compete for a championship, and especially in college hockey, where only 16 teams get that opportunity. Arizona State is one of those teams that seems to have everything clicking just when it needs it

ASU wins third straight Desert Hockey Classic over Air Force

by Easton Stockford - January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – Through its first eleven games, Arizona State found itself in an identity crisis. The Sun Devils were a shell of themselves with a 3-7-1 record, playing a scattered brand of hockey that was yet to find success. Head coach Greg Powers and his squad were about

Potter’s hat trick leads the way in win over Alaska Anchorage

by Jack Brooks - January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — Arizona State sophomore forward Cullen Potter found himself in the slot with just under a minute to play in regulation on Friday night. A feed from senior forward Cruz Lucius set up Potter to put the puck past Alaska Anchorage sophomore goalie Tyler Krivtsov. As “Hey

ASU upsets No. 8 Dartmouth to jump NPI rankings tremendously

by Jacob Fredericks - December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) Playing a team that is ranked second in the NCAA Percentage Index, first in scoring defense and top 10 in special teams with the highest scoring margin in the country is always going to be considered a big opportunity, but also a big test for any college

ASU Fails to weather 2nd period storm in loss to Colorado College

by Jacob Fredericks - November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE — Arizona State has found itself falling short by the slimmest of margins to start the 2025-26 season. Whether it was untimely penalties, tough bounces, or even putting the puck in its own net. Against No. 20 Colorado College Saturday night, the story was no different. Saturday’s

ASU’s special teams mistakes pounced on in weekend sweep

by Easton Stockford - October 5, 2025October 5, 2025

(Photo: Bella Gonzalez) TEMPE — With two broken sticks, two men down, and Mullet Arena roaring, No. 5 Penn State (2-0-0) appeared to be on upset watch as No. 14 Arizona State (0-2-0) mounted a determined charge to regain its lead with the game knotted at two. Despite the seemingly winning

ASU gives up four unanswered goals to Penn State in loss

by Jack Brooks - October 5, 2025October 5, 2025

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez) TEMPE — With just under two minutes of regulation remaining in a tie game between No. 14 Arizona State and No. 5 Penn State, junior forward Aiden Fink sat atop the blue line in the Nittany Lions’ offensive zone with the puck on his stick and a man

Lack of veteran presence evident in Opening Night loss

by Keenan Vaughan - October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez) TEMPE — To offset losing six of the team’s top 10 leaders in points over the offseason, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers’ efforts in recruiting and the transfer portal netted him 17 additions to the 2025-26 roster. However, the reliance on players who would be brandishing the

Third period collapse leaves ASU in defeat on Opening Night

by Jacob Fredericks - October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez) TEMPE – No. 14 Arizona State faced its highest-ranked opponent in a season opener in program history Friday night, and it didn’t come without its tests. Facing off against No. 5 Penn State and the projected first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna, brought