Arizona State in Talks With Dave Hakstol for Interim Hockey Coach Role
Arizona State is in discussions with Dave Hakstol, an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche and former NHL head coach, for its interim hockey coach position.
Lansing, MI, October 12, 2026 —
Arizona State University is reportedly in discussions with Dave Hakstol for its interim head coaching position in men’s ice hockey.
Hakstol, currently an assistant coach with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, has prior head coaching experience in the National Hockey League and at the collegiate level. He previously served as the head coach for the University of North Dakota before transitioning to the professional ranks.
The move comes as Arizona State seeks to fill the interim role for its hockey program. Specific details regarding the timeline of these discussions or the potential duration of an interim appointment were not immediately available.
Hakstol’s coaching career includes a tenure as head coach for the Seattle Kraken of the NHL from 2021 to 2024. Before his NHL roles, he was the head coach at the University of North Dakota from 2004 to 2015, leading the team to numerous NCAA tournament appearances.
Arizona State’s hockey program has been part of NCAA Division I hockey since the 2016-17 season. The university has not made an official announcement regarding the interim coaching position.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN MARSHALL, Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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