TEMPE, Ariz. – Big games, bigger moments could be the mantra for the Sun Devil hockey team over the past few seasons as the Sun Devils have won their last four in-season tournaments, including the last two Desert Hockey Classics. The Sun Devils had a chance to extend both of those streaks with a win against Air Force on Saturday night in the 2026 Desert Hockey Classic.
All four lines stepped up to the moment and delivered a third consecutive Desert Hockey Classic championship for Arizona State (11-10-1, 4-5-1 NCHC), beating Air Force (10-8-2) 5-2 (EN).
“It’s a lot to be proud of to win our tournament three years in a row,” Arizona State hockey head coach Greg Powers said.