Off The Ice

We should hear about future Frozen Four sites soon. Here’s my wish list
Plus: Charlie Baker still has hopes the Protect College Sports Act will pass, and more on UConn playing five defensemen.
October 2026

Arizona State officially hires Dave Hakstol as head coach, parts ways with Greg Powers
Hakstol will hire Matt Greene, and a 15-day portal window will open for ASU players because of the coaching change

Sources: ASU finalizing a deal with Dave Hakstol to become men’s hockey coach
Hakstol is currently an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche

Weekend Preview: ASU down to two finalists for head coach
Talks were slow at the beginning of the week, but things have ramped up in the last 24 hours at Arizona State, where ASU AD Graham Rossini is close to naming a new head coach.

Potential candidates to take over Arizona State hockey
ASU says it will name an interim head coach this week, and they have multiple potential candidates to consider
September 2026

ASU places Greg Powers on paid administrative leave
Mike Corbett will lead the team against Lindenwood this weekend

Seven ASU players request Greg Powers be placed on leave in anonymous letter sent to ASU president
Seven anonymous Arizona State players sent a letter to ASU president Michael M.

Notebook: ASU takes part in NCHC Media Day
Plus: Notes on the Bridgeport regional moving to Hartford, the roster cap is likely to increase to 28 players, mid-season roster additions likely banned, and more

Mayich family attorney Rob Carey interview on Fox News
Rob Carey, the attorney for the family of Matthew Mayich, appeared on Fox News Thursday morning to discuss ASU’s initial report on the Aug.

Video: Arizona State NCHC Media Day call
Arizona State took part in NCHC Media Day on Wednesday.

Reacting to Arizona State’s initial report on events related to ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich
Mike McMahon reacts to ASU’s initial report on the events related to the August 20 off-ice training session that ended in defenseman Matthew Mayich’s collapse and subsequent coma, in which he remains.

Notebook: Bemidji State’s Tom Serratore to retire after 2026-27 season; Travis Winter to take over
Plus: More reporting emerges on the situation at ASU, Bridgeport Regional moving to Hartford