The Arizona State University Sun Devils Hockey team picked up a commitment a month ago. It was recently drafted Minnesota Wild defenseman Justin Kipkie.
Kipkie, 20, was drafted with the 141st pick in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Wild. The defenseman was recently drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft as well.
Royals captain and Minnesota Wild draft pick Justin Kipkie is a Sun Devil 😈
— Sun Devil Hockey (@SunDevilHockey) July 10, 2025
Last season he recorded 62 points in 64 games to round out a WHL career that includes 147 points #BeTheTraditionpic.twitter.com/tR3sU2sUaw
The 6-foot-4 defender recorded 12 goals, 50 assists and 62 points in 64 games as the captain of the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
He recorded 36 goals, 111 assists and 147 points in 206 career WHL games in four seasons with the Royals.
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