Former Minnesota State Hockey Coach Mike Hastings to Return to Mankato
Former Minnesota State men's hockey head coach Mike Hastings is returning to Mankato with his current team, the Wisconsin Badgers, to face his former squad in an upcoming game.
Mankato, MN, October 8, 2026 — Mike Hastings, former head coach of the Minnesota State men’s hockey program, is scheduled to return to Mankato for an upcoming game. Hastings will bring his current team, the Wisconsin Badgers, to face his former squad.
The appearance marks a homecoming for Hastings, who previously led the Minnesota State Mavericks before moving to coach the Wisconsin Badgers. The exact date and details of the game were not provided in the available information.
Hastings coached the Minnesota State men’s hockey team for several seasons, establishing a notable presence for the program. His tenure saw the team compete in various conferences and achieve specific milestones, though these details were not specified in the summary.
Following his departure from Minnesota State, Hastings took the helm of the Wisconsin Badgers, continuing his coaching career in the collegiate hockey landscape. The upcoming contest in Mankato will pit his new team against the program he once coached.
The return of a former coach to their previous home venue is often a significant event for both the coach and the university community. Further details regarding the schedule and ticketing for the game are expected to be released.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Clark, Kara Lyons on www.keyc.com, see more information here.
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