Joe Rondone-The Republic [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d24cee9e-4a51-49d9-bfe8-65e643da2bc0.jpeg] Joe Rondone-The Republic Former Victoria Royals defenseman Justin Kipkie has committed to Arizona State, it was announced on Thursday. A native of Calgary, AB, Kipkie captained the Royals in 2024-25, where he tallied 12 goals and 50 assists in 64 regular season games. Kipkie was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the fifth round, 141st overall, in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. A 2005-born skater, Kipkie will now make the jump to the NCAA and join the Sun Devils for the 2025-26 season. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' NCAA Page [http://thn.com/ncaa] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
