Hakstol taking ASU job head-on as program investigates player’s collapse

Oct 27, 2026, 10:54 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Sportsnet, by Associated Press,

TEMPE, Ariz. — Dave Hakstol left his job as an NHL assistant coach during the season to lead a college hockey program still reeling from the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout.

Hakstol's approach in the 12 days since he took the job at Arizona State has been the same as previous stops during a career spanning more than three decades coaching in the NHL and college.

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