Sun Devil Hockey has unveiled its full 2026‑27 schedule, a 36‑game slate that promises a blend of non‑conference challenges and conference showdowns.
The season opens with a two‑game non‑conference series at Lindenwood on October 2‑3, setting the tone for a demanding early stretch.
A week later, the Sun Devils will host Holy Cross for their first home series at Mullett Arena on October 9‑10, giving fans a chance to see the team in front of its home crowd.
Early NCHC road tests
ASU’s third season in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference begins with a road matchup against St. Cloud State on October 30‑31, followed by a trip to Minnesota Duluth on November 20‑21.
A highly anticipated series against Denver is slated for Friday, November 6 and Sunday, November 8, a schedule adjustment made to avoid a clash with Sun Devil Football’s home game against Colorado on Saturday, November 7.
Mid‑season milestones
Conference play ramps up with the inaugural Ed Robson Cup against Colorado College on December 4‑5, after which the team travels to Milwaukee for the Kwik Trip Holiday Faceoff on December 28‑29.
January brings a home series versus Minnesota Duluth on January 15‑16, a road series at Omaha on January 8‑9, and a subsequent trip to Oxford, Ohio, to face Miami (Ohio) on January 22‑23.
February features a return to Magness Arena for a series against Denver on February 5‑6, a home series against North Dakota on February 12‑13, and the regular‑season finale at home versus Omaha on February 26‑27.
Postseason prospects
The NCHC postseason begins with best‑of‑three first‑round series on March 5 at home campus sites, followed by quarterfinals and semifinals on March 12‑13, and the Frozen Faceoff Championship on March 19‑20.
NCAA Regionals are scheduled to start on March 25, opening a path toward the Frozen Four for the Sun Devils.