Arizona State Hires Dave Hakstol to Lead Hockey Program
Arizona State has hired former NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, with the previous coach, Greg Powers, announcing his resignation. This change occurs as the school investigates an incident involving a player.
Lansing, MI, October 15, 2026 —
Arizona State has hired former NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, while Greg Powers, the program’s previous coach, has announced his resignation. The leadership change comes as the school investigates an incident involving a player.
The available information does not specify when Hakstol’s appointment or Powers’ resignation takes effect. It also does not provide details about the incident, identify the player involved, or describe the scope or status of the school’s investigation.
No further information was provided about the circumstances of Powers’ departure or whether it is connected to the investigation. The school’s statements, if any, about the coaching change and the inquiry were not included in the information available for this report.
Hakstol is identified as a former NHL coach, but details of his prior coaching roles and his plans for Arizona State’s program were not provided. The announcement marks a change in leadership for the hockey program, but additional information about the transition and investigation has not been made available.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wlns.com, see more information here.
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