Colorado Avalanche Assistant Coach Dave Hakstol Receives Permission to Interview for Arizona State Head Coaching Role
Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol has received permission from the team to interview for the head coaching vacancy at Arizona State University, where he is considered a leading candidate.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 12, 2026 — Dave Hakstol, an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche, has been granted permission by the team to explore a potential head coaching opportunity at Arizona State University.
Sources indicate that Hakstol is being considered a leading candidate for the head coaching vacancy at the institution. The move, if finalized, would see Hakstol transition from his current role with the National Hockey League (NHL) club to lead the Arizona State Sun Devils men’s ice hockey program.
Details regarding the specifics of the interview process or the timeline for a decision were not immediately available. The permission granted by the Avalanche signifies a willingness for Hakstol to pursue this collegiate leadership position.
Hakstol’s coaching career includes significant experience at both the professional and collegiate levels. Prior to joining the Avalanche staff, he served as the head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL and previously held the head coaching position at the University of North Dakota for several seasons. His tenure at North Dakota saw considerable success, including multiple conference championships and an NCAA championship appearance.
Arizona State University’s hockey program has been developing its presence in NCAA Division I hockey, and securing an experienced coach like Hakstol would mark a significant development for the program.
Story summarized from the original created by Evan Rawal on gazette.com, see more information here.
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