Preview by Justin Gaither, Sun Devil Athletics' Intern The team also received its first ever ranking, coming in at No. 18 in the USCHO Coaches Poll following their upset of then-No. 6 Penn State and sweep of Michigan State in early November. Coming off an outstanding freshman season, it has been Phoenix-native Johnny Walker who has been one of the biggest stories for the Sun Devils as he currently leads the nation in goals with 18 in just 21 games played.
TEMPE, Ariz. – The 2018 half of the season can be best described by one word for the 14-7-1 Sun Devils: historic. The first half of the season saw the program soar to new heights, surpassing the previous record for total wins in a season by early December.