Arizona State Hires Dave Hakstol to Lead Hockey Program

Terre Haute, IN, October 15, 2026 —

Arizona State has hired veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead its hockey program, while previous coach Greg Powers has announced his resignation. The change comes as the school investigates an incident involving an outdoor workout.

The information available does not specify when Hakstol was hired or when Powers announced his resignation. It also does not establish whether the two developments were announced together or describe the terms of Hakstol’s appointment.

Details about the outdoor workout incident were not provided. The nature of the incident, when it occurred, who was involved and what prompted the school’s investigation are not stated. No findings, disciplinary decisions or timeline for the investigation were included in the information provided.

Hakstol is described as a veteran NHL coach, but no details were given about his previous teams, coaching record or most recent role. The announcement also does not provide information about his staff, the program’s plans under his leadership or when he is expected to begin.

The available account identifies Powers as the program’s previous coach and says he announced his resignation. It does not explain his reasons for leaving, indicate whether he will remain connected to the school or say who will oversee the team during any transition.

For now, the reported developments are Hakstol’s appointment, Powers’ resignation and the school’s investigation into an outdoor workout incident. Further details about the investigation and coaching transition were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.

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