Dave Hakstol, Arizona State in discussions about head coaching position
Grand Forks Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- Dave Hakstol, currently an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche, is in discussions to become Arizona State's next head hockey coach and has been granted permission to speak with the Sun Devils.
- Arizona State has informed other candidates they are no longer being considered, while the school continues to search for a replacement following Greg Powers' administrative leave amid a serious player injury investigation.
- Hakstol has a strong coaching background, having led the University of North Dakota to seven NCAA Frozen Fours and served as head coach for NHL teams including the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken.
- It remains unclear if Arizona State will offer Hakstol a full-time or interim position, with the interim coach expected to select their own staff.
- Arizona State currently holds a 2-2 record this season under acting head coach Mike Corbett and is scheduled to play at UMass Lowell this weekend.
