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Danton Cole out as Michigan State hockey coach

Michigan State hockey is searching for a new head coach.

In her first major move as athletic director, Allen Haller announced Tuesday that Danton Cole is out. Cole was head coach for five seasons, with a record off 58-101-12.

"Over the last month, I spent time evaluating where we currently stand as a hockey program. It's become clear to me that it's in the best interests of the program to make a change in leadership and begin a new era of Spartan hockey," Haller said in a statement Tuesday. "Danton Cole is a Spartan alum who put his heart into this job and we appreciate his efforts and dedication.