Colorado AvalancheDave Hakstol leaves Avalanche assistant role to coach Arizona State
Arizona State has named Dave Hakstol its new head coach, bringing him in from an assistant role with the Avalanche, according to Sportsnet, Daily Faceoff and The Hockey News.
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Arizona State has turned to Dave Hakstol to run its men’s hockey program, naming him the school’s new head coach, as reported Thursday morning by Sportsnet and Daily Faceoff. The move puts an experienced NHL bench voice in charge of the university team.
According to Daily Faceoff, Hakstol steps into the role previously held by Greg Powers, who was placed on leave by Arizona State ahead of the 2026-27 season. That outlet indicates Hakstol is taking over the program in the wake of that change behind the bench.
The Hockey News reports that Hakstol arrives at Arizona State from the Colorado Avalanche, where he had been serving as an assistant coach. The same report adds that he has spent the last 10 seasons working as a coach in the NHL and is now moving back to the NCAA ranks, returning to a level The Hockey News describes as his coaching roots.
Sportsnet, Daily Faceoff and The Hockey News did not provide further details on the terms of Hakstol’s hiring or on what comes next for Powers at Arizona State.