As a New England native through-and-through, growing up within minutes of blue-chip programs like Boston College and Boston University, Sun Devil for Life Joey Daccord took a blind chance on the newest program in college hockey. The Ottawa Senators' draft pick became the first NHL draft pick to commit to Arizona State, and would cement his name as the first Sun Devil to play in the NHL after appearing in net for the Senators in April 2019.
Sun Devil Athletics caught up with Joey earlier this fall on his NHL debut nearly two years ago, his first year as a professional hockey player, and his future with the Ottawa Senators.