Arizona State hires NHL assistant Dave Hakstol as interim coach

Arizona State has appointed Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol as its interim head coach, according to multiple reports. This decision follows the administrative leave of head coach Greg Powers on September 30, after a serious incident involving defenseman Matthew Mayich. Hakstol brings extensive coaching experience from both the NCAA and NHL, previously leading North Dakota to significant successes. ASU has not yet confirmed his official status but sources suggest he may become the full-time coach. The team is set to play UMass-Lowell on October 16-17.

• 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — ASU hockey set to bring on NHL assistant as head coach, per reports