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Matthew Mayich’s life changed on August 20, 2026, when the Arizona State University hockey player collapsed during an outdoor team workout and suffered exertional heat stroke.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 3

Arizona State Finally Orders Investigation into Mayich Tragedy as Season Opens: Puck Drop

Hours before the Arizona State men’s hockey team opened its 2026-27 season, the university finally initiated an independent investigation 43 days after sophomore transfer Matthew Mayich collapsed during a workout and has since been on life support.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / ESPN / October 2

Ex-Arizona state justice to lead review of hockey player's collapse

Arizona State has asked a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court to lead an independent review of the collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout in August.

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ASU Hockey Takes Serious Action Toward Coach in Athlete on Life Support Case

Arizona State University has finally made a major move in the aftermath of Matthew Mayich’s devastating collapse. On Wednesday, the university placed Sun Devils head coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave as the investigation into the 21-year-old defenseman’s condition continues.

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Arizona State Sun Devils News / Field Level Media / September 30

Arizona State coach placed on leave amid probe into player's collapse

Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday, two days after seven members of the team asked the university to remove him pending an investigation into the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Arizona State men’s hockey team puts coach Greg Powers on leave

On Wednesday, Arizona State University announced that it has placed NCAA Men’s Hockey head coach Greg Powers on leave. In a statement, ASU athletic director Graham Rossini explained that the school felt it was the right decision.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 29

Arizona State Hockey Players Call for Coaches to Be Put on Leave After Teammate’s Collapse

Seven Arizona State men's hockey players are calling for the Sun Devils' coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave while an outside investigation examines the August workout that left teammate Matthew Mayich on life support.

NHL News / ESPN / September 29

Parents of ASU hockey player who collapsed want coaches to be put on leave

The parents of Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during an outdoor workout last month, are calling for the coaches involved to be removed until an independent investigation is completed.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 29

ASU Hockey Players Add to Calls for Outside Investigation

Questions surrounding the August 20 Arizona State hockey workout that left Matthew Mayich hospitalized continue to grow as players, attorneys and state lawmakers seek answers beyond the university’s initial review.

NHL News / EssentiallySports / September 29

7 Athletes Accuse ASU as Kid on Life Support Receives Massive Uproar in Sports World

What happened on an Arizona State hockey field on August 20 has now become a story about two very different versions of the same workout. And seven players are demanding that someone outside the university determine what really happened.

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Matthew Mayich News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Report: Arizona State players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave

Arizona State University’s men’s hockey program has been the subject of much scrutiny following the collapse and subsequent hospitalization of one of their players, St.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 27

Maple Leafs rally behind Matthew Mayich during team trip to Arizona

It seems that the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ decision to travel to Arizona instead of Muskoka for their annual team bonding trip this year carries a greater meaning than a simple change of scenery.

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NHL News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Athlete on Life Support After ASU Workout Incident Finds Support From NHL Stars

For Matthew Mayich’s family, Saturday was never really about hockey. The Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Arizona for the season opener, but their first stop was a hospital room.

NHL News / EssentiallySports / September 25

ASU Hockey Star on Life Support as Family Attorney Accuses School of Ignoring Safety Rules

Just eight days after arriving in Arizona, Matthew Mayich’s life changed forever, and not for the better. The 21-year-old Canadian hockey player had only recently joined Arizona State University when he collapsed during an outdoor team workout at Sun Angel Stadium on August 20.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Arizona State Sun Devils on SI / September 23

Arizona State Hockey Coach Declines to Discuss Workout That Left Player on Life Support

Arizona State men's hockey coach Greg Powers made his first public appearance since player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an August team workout, but declined to answer questions Wednesday about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

St. Louis Blues News / Inside The Rink / September 23

ASU Review Raises Questions After Matthew Mayich’s Collapse

Arizona State University has released its initial review of the August 20 hockey team workout that ended with Matthew Mayich collapsing and being rushed to the hospital.

NHL News / Pucks and Pitchforks / September 6

Everything Devils fans need to know about the tragic situaiton at Arizona State

It's been a tough few weeks within the college hockey community. Matthew Mayich, a St. Louis Blues prospect who transferred to Arizona State University earlier this year, is continuing to fight for his life.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / September 5

Report Indicates Arizona State May Have Disregard Heat Policy in Player's Collapse: Puck Drop

The Arizona Republic reported that Arizona State sophomore Matthew Mayich, a transfer from Clarkson who grew up in Stoney Creek, Ontario (near Hamilton), may have been in metro Phoenix for less than a week before being allowed to participate in a military-style outdoor workout.

St. Louis Blues News / Silver Seven / September 3

LNN: A Tragedy, A New Standard and More

A day into his college training season, St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich collapsed during a grueling training session. The session took place outdoors in extreme heat, and the trainer had allegedly restricted the players' access to water.

NHL News / ESPN / September 2

ASU player collapsed from heat stroke, lawyer says

Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player and Blues draft pick who collapsed in an offseason workout suffered exertional heat stroke that reduced the flow of oxygen to his brain, his attorney told ESPN.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / September 2

Attorney for Matthew Mayich Speaks Out, Demands Investigation of Arizona State: Puck Drop

The attorney hired by the family of Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich spoke to numerous media outlets on Tuesday and was highly critical of how the university has handled the situation.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / September 1

Report: Blues prospect Matthew Mayich has ‘zero chance of recovery’ following collapse at ASU, lawyer says

A concerning development regarding an unfortunate saga out west. According to a story by Robert Anglen of The Arizona Republic, a lawyer representing St.

St. Louis Blues News / Total Pro Sports / August 29

Shocking Details Emerge About Military-Style Workout That Left Blues Prospect In A Coma

Arizona State hockey star Matthew Mayich remains in a coma after he collapsed during an intense outdoor workout last week. Mayich, who was 21, suffered what investigators believe could have been a cardiac event during the session on Thursday morning in Tempe.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Blues prospect collapsed during ‘military-style workout’ at ASU

More details have come out regarding a scary incident in the desert. According to Katie Strang and Adam Kilgore of The Athletic, St. Louis Blues prospect and Arizona State University defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during an offseason workout last Thursday, sending him to the hospital.

St. Louis Blues News / Dose.ca / August 26

Collapsed During Practice: A Blues Prospect Has Been in a Coma for Five Days

The NCAA, just like the NHL, is about to resume play. For example, we've seen Michael Hage and his teammates at Michigan gather on campus in the last few hours.