Arizona State in talks with Dave Hakstol for men's hockey head coach

Arizona State is talking with Dave Hakstol about becoming head coach of its men's hockey team.

Hakstol is an assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche, who have given him permission to speak with the university.

Arizona State is expected to decide on its next hire this week, but discussions are still ongoing.

The previous coach, Greg Powers, was placed on paid administrative leave after defenseman Matthew Mayich suffered severe heat stroke during an outdoor workout on campus on Aug.

20.

Mayich has been hospitalized since then and is unlikely to recover, according to his family's attorney.

The university's internal review found the team had not submitted a training plan for review and that the workout took place in nearly 90-degree heat.

Seven players later challenged some findings and called for the coaches to be removed while an independent study was conducted.

Hakstol previously coached North Dakota for 11 years, leading it to 11 straight NCAA tournament appearances and seven Frozen Four appearances.