What Happened
Dave Hakstol departed his role as an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche during the season to accept the head coaching position at Arizona State. Hakstol stepped into the program on October 15 while the university faces an ongoing investigation into an August 20 incident where defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout. Mayich remains hospitalized and faces a grim prognosis due to oxygen deprivation from an external heat stroke. In response to the crisis, Arizona State appointed former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to lead an independent review targeted for completion by early December. Former head coach Greg Powers, present during the workout, initially went on administrative leave and then agreed to leave the university when Hakstol was hired.
Key Details
- Dave Hakstol left his job with the Colorado Avalanche to join Arizona State.
- Defenseman Matthew Mayich suffered a severe collapse during an outdoor workout on August 20.
- An independent review led by Scott Bales is expected by early December.
- Former head coach Greg Powers left the position upon Hakstol's arrival.
What's Next
The independent review led by Scott Bales is scheduled to be completed by early December.