Arizona State Hires Dave Hakstol as Hockey Coach Amid Investigation
Arizona State has hired former NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, while previous coach Greg Powers has resigned amid an investigation into a player's injury during an outdoor workout.
Evansville, IN, October 15, 2026 —
Arizona State has hired former NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, as the program faces an investigation into a player’s injury during an outdoor workout. Greg Powers, the previous coach, has resigned.
The summary of the announcement does not provide a date for Hakstol’s hiring or Powers’ resignation. It also does not say when or where the workout took place, how the player was injured, or what the player’s condition is.
The investigation’s scope, who is conducting it and whether it has reached any findings were not specified. No details were provided about whether Powers’ resignation is connected to the investigation; the available information says only that he resigned amid it.
Further information about Hakstol’s appointment was not provided, including the length or terms of any agreement and when he is expected to begin leading the team. The summary identifies him as a former NHL coach but does not name the teams he coached or describe his prior work with Arizona State.
The changes leave two significant developments at the center of the program’s news: a new coach has been hired, and the former coach has resigned while the circumstances surrounding a player’s injury are under investigation. No additional statements from the university, the coaches, the player or investigators were included in the information available.
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