Arizona State Names Dave Hakstol Men’s Hockey Head Coach
Arizona State men’s hockey has appointed Dave Hakstol, previously an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche, as its new head coach. The appointment follows Greg Powers being placed on leave after a player collapsed during a workout. Hakstol has collegiate…
Phoenix, AZ, October 15, 2026 —
Arizona State has appointed Dave Hakstol as head coach of its men’s hockey team, following the placement of previous head coach Greg Powers on leave. Powers was placed on leave after a player collapsed during a workout, according to the information provided about the move.
Hakstol previously served as an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche. He also brings extensive coaching experience at both the collegiate and National Hockey League levels. Further details about his coaching history, the terms of his appointment or when he will begin the role were not provided.
The announcement places Hakstol in charge of the program while Powers is on leave. The available information does not state whether the appointment is permanent or interim, or describe any decision-making process behind the change. It also does not provide details about the player who collapsed, the circumstances of the workout, the player’s condition or the reason Powers was placed on leave beyond the timing following the incident.
No date for the appointment was provided. Arizona State did not have any additional statements or quotes included in the information supplied. The next steps for the team and the status of Powers’ leave were not specified.
Hakstol’s prior work with the Avalanche and his collegiate coaching background are the reported qualifications accompanying the appointment. The available details do not identify specific teams, roles or results from his earlier collegiate work, and no further information about the coaching transition was supplied.
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