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Kjellberg’s OT winner avoids third-period collapse

by Easton Stockford - January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

(Photo: Colorado College Athletics) When Arizona State and Colorado College met in Colorado Springs for their second series of the season on the last weekend in January, the two teams shared a lot of parallels. The two squads were separated by two spots in the NCAA Percentage Index (NPI) and two

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

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

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 mounts furious overtime comeback to sweep Ohio State

by Keenan Vaughan - November 29, 2025November 29, 2025

Photo: (Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE — When graduate forward Adam Eisele slung the puck into the net to put Ohio State up 3-0, the only sound echoing from Mullett Arena was silence. 14 minutes and 16 seconds remained before the final buzzer, and no one would’ve blamed Arizona State fans for thinking

Potter’s overtime winner lifts ASU past No. 3 Denver

by Jacob Fredericks - November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

(Photo: Janes Reyes/ WCSN) TEMPE – After looking like a sunken ship Friday night in a 7-1 loss, Arizona State needed to find a way to right itself. The Sun Devils were coming off their worst loss of the season, and No. 3 Denver looked unbeatable in recent weeks. However, it turns

ASU comes up short in series finale against No. 20 Tigers

by Keenan Vaughan - November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

(Photo: Marina Williams) TEMPE — For a game that’s ultimately decided by who can score the most before the final horn sounds, puck luck often ends up as the deciding factor in hockey. Arizona State received a miraculous bounce its way Friday night in forcing an unlikely tie and shootout win,

ASU ties No. 20 Colorado College in an improbable comeback

by Easton Stockford - November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

(Photo: Emma Gonzalez) Tempe — The last time Arizona State and Colorado College hit the ice at Mullet Arena was in January of 2025. The Tigers scored four unanswered goals, overcoming a three-goal deficit for a win that stunned Sun Devil fans. When the two sides found themselves back in Tempe