New ASU men’s hockey coach holds first press conference

TEMPE, Ariz. (KYMA, NBC) - Dave Hakstol, Arizona State University's (ASU) new men's hockey coach, held his first press conference Tuesday afternoon.

ASU announced Hakstol, who they said is "one of college hockey's most accomplished coaches," as the Sun Devils men's hockey coach earlier this month.

"We welcome Dave Hakstol and his family to Arizona State University. His success building championship-caliber programs, developing players for the highest level of the sport, and leading organizations in the NHL speaks to his knowledge of the game and his ability to develop talent," said Graham Rossini, Sun Devils' Athletic Director. "We appreciate Dave's belief in ASU and look forward to supporting him as we continue to build Sun Devil Hockey into one of the nation's premier programs."

ASU also said Hakstol was the head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers, an National Hockey League team, and was an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

"This is a special opportunity, and I couldn't be more excited to return to college hockey and bring a winning culture to Arizona State Sun Devil Hockey. Our goal is to grow a championship-caliber program, and we will," said Hakstol.

According to NBC affiliate KPNX, he replaced Greg Peters, who parted ways with the university as an investigation into the collapse of player Matthew Mayich during a team workout back in August was underway.

To watch the livestream of Hakstol's first press conference, see attached video.