Dave Hakstol takes over at Arizona State amid player collapse investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Dave Hakstol has taken the head coaching position at Arizona State after leaving his NHL assistant role with the Colorado Avalanche. He steps into a challenging environment due to the ongoing investigation into the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout on August 20. Mayich remains hospitalized as Arizona State conducts an independent review, set to conclude by early December. Hakstol, who has a rich coaching background in both college and NHL hockey, has met with players individually to provide support and leadership during this difficult time. He seeks to instill a coaching environment focused on player development and success as the team prepares for upcoming games.
- •Hakstol arrived at Arizona State on October 15.
- •Mayich's condition is related to external heat stroke.
- •An independent review of the incident is ongoing.
- •Hakstol emphasized leadership amidst challenges.
- •The Sun Devils are preparing for a National Collegiate Hockey Conference opener.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Hakstol taking Arizona State job head-on as program is still investigating player's collapse
"(AP) — 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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