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Arizona State hires Hakstol as hockey coach amid investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 19:02 · Archive

Arizona State has hired veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey programme as it investigates an outdoor workout that left a player on life support.

Arizona State has hired Dave Hakstol, 58, a veteran NHL assistant and former head coach, to lead its hockey programme. The hire follows an outdoor workout incident that left 21-year-old player Matthew Mayich on life support. Mayich suffered external heat stroke that reduced oxygen flow to his brain and is unlikely to recover. The team's previous head coach, Greg Powers, said he has 'mutually agreed to leave' his position as the investigation into the incident continues.

Hakstol brings extensive coaching experience. He led the Philadelphia Flyers from 2015 to 2018 and the Seattle Kraken from their inaugural 2021 season to 2024. He also spent 11 seasons as head coach at North Dakota, his alma mater, leading the programme to the Frozen Four seven times. He previously worked as an assistant for the Toronto Maple Leafs and was head coach of the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League.

Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini welcomed Hakstol, praising his 'success building championship-caliber programs' and ability to develop players. Hakstol is currently in his second season as an assistant with the Colorado Avalanche, where he leads the team's power play.

Arizona State hires Hakstol as hockey coach amid investigation
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In this story: Arizona State · Dave Hakstol · Matthew Mayich · Greg Powers · Graham Rossini

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