Arizona State Hires Dave Hakstol to Lead Hockey Program
Arizona State has hired former NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, following the resignation of previous coach Greg Powers and amid an investigation into a player's injury.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 15, 2026 —
Arizona State has hired former NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, according to the information provided. The appointment follows the resignation of previous coach Greg Powers and comes while an investigation into a player’s injury is underway.
The available details do not specify when Hakstol was hired or when he is expected to begin his role. They also do not identify the player, explain how the injury occurred, or say who is conducting the investigation. No findings or outcome have been provided.
The circumstances of Powers’ resignation were not provided. The information does not establish whether his departure is connected to the injury investigation, so the two developments should be understood as occurring in the same broader period rather than as having a confirmed cause-and-effect relationship.
Hakstol is described as a former NHL coach, but no details were provided about his previous teams, coaching record, contract, or plans for Arizona State’s program. The university’s announcement or any statements from Hakstol, Powers, players, or officials were also not included in the summary.
As a result, the information confirms the leadership change and notes the ongoing investigation, but leaves key questions unanswered about the timing, the injury, and the circumstances surrounding the coaching transition.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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