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ASU outclasses by Western Michigan in road loss

by Easton Stockford - February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

(Photo: Scot Russomano/WCSN) Like every good video game, there are levels to NCAA hockey. In the world of college hockey, Arizona State entered Kalamazoo to duke it out with one of the country's final bosses, No. 4 Western Michigan. Teetering on the NCHC cut-off line, with only three series left in

ASU takes to Kalamazoo to face No. 4 Western Michigan

by Easton Stockford - February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

At the start of the 2025-26 season, Arizona State was ranked No. 14 in the NCAA. Entering its last three series of the year, it is now fighting to keep its season afloat. ASU has been navigating its challenging conference schedule, and with No. 4 Western Michigan awaiting, the waters

ASU battles injuries and inconsistent play in crucial NCHC matchup

by Jacob Fredericks - February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) As Arizona State enters its last eight games of the season, it is in a much more dire position than it was last year. At this time last season, the Sun Devils were 19-11-1 and on their way to a second-place NCHC regular-season finish. Following a split against Colorado

ASU faces injury battles in top-five test against No. 4 North Dakota

by Jacob Fredericks - January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) With the race for a postseason spot being so tight, where every game matters, injuries to key players are the last thing any team wants to be dealing with. For Arizona State, it’s been plagued by the injury bug, keeping key players out for extended periods of time. While

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

Explosive offense setting new standard for ASU

by Easton Stockford - January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – The old adage goes, defense wins championships, but for Arizona State, its best defense has been a better offense. Coming into the Desert Hockey Classic, the Sun Devils were 9-1-1 in games they scored three or more goals, and their potent offense did not even graze