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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

Sun Devils fall in crucial conference game

by Jack Brooks - February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton) TEMPE — Back on January 2, after a 7-2 win against Alaska Anchorage, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers said that the Sun Devils had “bought into not being a perimeter team.” He added that they had established a standard for what they needed to be successful, including

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

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 head to Colorado College for pivotal conference series

by Keenan Vaughan - January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WSCN) A season defined by constant obstacles and remaining stuck in second gear threw in a major curveball when Arizona State found out its star sophomore forward, Cullen Potter, would not return to the ice due to injury just three days before a series against No. 4 North Dakota. Despite

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 battle through injuries and rally to split with Miami

by Jacob Fredericks - January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

(Photo: Joshua Eaton/ WCSN) TEMPE– A few minutes into the game, sophomore forward Noah Powell picked up the puck near the boards. As he lifted his head, a Miami defender clashed into him, and Powell was slow to get up. When he tried to get off the ice, the gravity of

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