Mike Hastings named next Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey coach
MADISON, Wis. -- A little more than three weeks after Tony Granato was fired, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team has a new head coach: Minnesota State's Mi
fox47.comI don’t have live updates loaded right now, but here’s what’s generally known about the Wisconsin men’s hockey program’s coaching situation in recent years:
- Mike Hastings was hired as the Wisconsin Badgers’ head coach in 2023, taking over from Tony Granato. He had previously built a strong record at Minnesota State and in the USHL, and his hiring aimed to restore consistency and competitive success for the program.[1][3]
- Hastings’ tenure at Wisconsin has focused on rebuilding the program’s competitive identity, leveraging Wisconsin’s history and facilities to attract recruits and alumni support.[3]
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