Arizona State Hires Dave Hakstol as Hockey Coach

Marquette, MI, October 16, 2026 —

Arizona State University has hired Dave Hakstol as its new hockey coach, following the departure of the previous coach amid an investigation into an outdoor workout incident that left a player in critical condition.

The available information does not identify the departing coach or provide details about the investigation, the workout, or the player’s condition beyond describing it as critical. It also does not state when the incident occurred, when Hakstol was hired, or whether the coaching change was directly connected to the investigation.

The hiring places Hakstol in charge of Arizona State’s hockey program during a period in which the incident and investigation remain part of the reported circumstances surrounding the transition. No information was provided about Hakstol’s contract, the terms of his appointment, or his prior coaching roles.

Arizona State’s announcement details, including who made the hiring decision and whether the university issued a public statement, were not provided. The available summary also does not say whether the investigation has reached any findings or describe any actions taken in response to the workout.

As a result, the confirmed information is limited to the appointment of Hakstol, the previous coach’s departure, and the existence of an investigation into an outdoor workout incident in which a player was left in critical condition. Further details about the transition and the investigation were not included in the information provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Steve Brownlee on www.miningjournal.net, see more information here.

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