Michigan State has fired head coach Danton Cole. The school announced the move moments ago. Though it was framed as a mutual decision, Michigan State AD Alan Haller was quoted as saying he made the decision. "Over the last month, I spent time evaluating where we currently stand as a hockey program. It's become clear to me that it's in the best interests of the program to make a change in leadership and begin a new era of Spartan hockey," Haller said. "Danton Cole is a Spartan alum who put his heart into this job and we appreciate his efforts and dedication.