Arizona State Hires Dave Hakstol to Lead Hockey Program
Arizona State University has hired veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program. This move follows the resignation of former coach Greg Powers, amid an ongoing investigation into a player's collapse during an outdoor workout.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 15, 2026 —
Arizona State University has hired veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, following the resignation of former coach Greg Powers. The appointment comes as an investigation continues into a player’s collapse during an outdoor workout.
The information provided does not specify when Hakstol was hired, when he is expected to begin, or the terms of his appointment. It also does not identify the player who collapsed or say when the incident occurred. The player’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the workout were not provided.
The investigation is ongoing, and no findings or conclusions were included in the information available. No cause for the collapse has been stated. The details provided do not establish a link between the incident and Powers’ resignation; they indicate that the resignation occurred amid the investigation.
Hakstol is described as a veteran NHL coach, but no details were provided about his previous coaching roles, the length of his NHL experience or his plans for the university program. The university did not provide a statement or further details in the trend summary.
The leadership change and the ongoing investigation are the two developments identified in the available information. Further details about the hiring, Powers’ departure and the investigation were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
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