The San Diego State University men’s ice hockey program was in the midst of a final yet pivotal Division II season. With permission to jump to Division I next year, the Aztecs wanted to make noise in the Pac-8 and American College Hockey Association West Division ahead of their promotion in the 2022-2023 season.
Unfortunately, the pandemic eliminated part of that. The Pac-8 Championship — scheduled for early February — was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The club then directed its attention toward the ACHA West tournament.
The Aztecs returned from their winter break to take on the University of California and Los Angeles.