Mike Hastings named sixth head coach of UW men’s hockey team · The Badger Herald

University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced Thursday that three-time national coach of the year Mike Hastings will assume the position of head coach for the Wisconsin men’s hockey team.

Hastings’ hiring comes after former men’s hockey head coach, Tony Granato was fired March 6, following the Badgers exit from the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.

“I am incredibly excited about Mike Hastings becoming…