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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

ASU suffers comeback defeat to No. 4 North Dakota

by Keenan Vaughan - January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE — When a one-timer from sophomore forward Logan Morrell sailed into the net with 15 minutes remaining in the second period, Arizona State was well on its way to avenging a 7-4 defeat the night prior. The Sun Devils held a 3-1 lead, and with the

ASU falls short in high-scoring loss to No. 4 North Dakota

by Jacob Fredericks - January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) TEMPE – With 14 minutes remaining in the game and Arizona State being down by two goals, freshman defenseman Justin Kipkie skated into the offensive zone. Having a man advantage, Kipkie found a window to shoot, as the puck found its way past former ASU graduate goaltender

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

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

ASU settles for series split against Dartmouth

by Easton Stockford - December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Dartmouth is often the five percent acceptance rate and ranking among the top schools in the country — not the eighth-best hockey team in the NCAA. Following a week-long break for the holidays, Arizona State made the

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

Sun Devils travel to Dartmouth for holiday weekend series

by Jacob Fredericks - December 26, 2025December 26, 2025

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) As the holiday season kicks into full effect, many people around the world are sending Santa their wish lists with what they want as a gift. Arizona State head coach Greg Powers and his men likely have one thing on their list: a series sweep. The Sun Devils are

Schimek’s monster night spearheads upset over No. 5 UMD

by Easton Stockford - December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) According to Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. That law is not always applicable in the world of sports, but it has undeniably been a theme throughout Arizona State’s season —a notion that echoed through its most recent series