Wisconsin names Mike Hastings as new men’s hockey coach

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has filled its men’s hockey head-coaching vacancy by hiring Mike Hastings away from Minnesota State.

Athletic director Chris McIntosh announced the hire Thursday. Hastings replaces Tony Granato, who was fired after going 105-129-16 in seven seasons at Wisconsin.

Hastings posted a 299-109-25 record at Minnesota State that included consecutive Frozen Four…