Dave Hakstol coaches final game with Avalanche before ASU role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Dave Hakstol is set to coach his last game with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night at Ball Arena against the Dallas Stars. Following this matchup, he is expected to be appointed as the interim head coach for Arizona State University's hockey program. Brett McLean will replace Hakstol on Colorado's coaching staff. McLean previously served as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks and has a background in coaching with the Minnesota Wild's organization. Hakstol's transition comes in the midst of Arizona State dealing with an investigation related to a player's medical incident during a workout.
- •Hakstol's final game with Colorado is Wednesday against Dallas.
- •Brett McLean takes over as an assistant coach for the Avalanche.
- •Hakstol previously coached the Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken.
- •Arizona State is under investigation related to a player's collapse.
- •McLean coached the Vancouver Canucks' power play last season.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Hakstol Will Depart Avalanche Thursday, McLean To Replace Him
"Dave Hakstol is coaching his final game with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. After the Avs’ […]
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