GGreg Powers· Sports · 16 sources · 1dStoryArizona State Nears Hiring Dave HakstolArizona State is reportedly finalizing a deal to hire Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol as hockey coach; he could join as soon as this week.Sports· 1d+130CommentShareWrite a comment…
GGreg Powers· Sports · 6 sources · 5dStoryASU Assistant Coach Misses Opener Amid Player-Collapse FalloutArizona State assistant coach Alex Hicks will miss the hockey team’s home opener amid fallout from defenseman Matthew Mayich’s exertional heatstroke during an August workout that left him on life support; head coach Greg Powers is already on administrative leave. The university is conducting an independent review and police are investigating, while players and Mayich’s family have called for broader changes to the coaching staff and accountability.Sports· 5d+30CommentShareWrite a comment…
GGreg Powers· Sports · 54 sources · Sep 28, 2026StoryASU Places Hockey Coach on Leave Amid InvestigationSeven anonymous Arizona State hockey players are challenging the university’s account of a workout in which Matthew Mayich suffered a severe heat injury, alleging it lasted longer than reported, offered only a brief water break that Mayich missed, and continued despite signs of distress. They say safety rules were ignored and are seeking an independent investigation and coaching staff changes; ASU’s internal review found the coaching staff had not vetted the workout plan.Sports· Sep 28, 2026+510CommentShareWrite a comment…
