ASU hockey community calls for coaches’ leave after player’s heatstroke

ASU hockey community calls for coaches’ leave after player’s heatstroke

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According to WESH, the family and teammates of Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich called for the coaches involved to be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation after Mayich remained hospitalized from an exertional heat-stroke incident. The request was made as the university continued to support the player’s family.

Earlier, seven players had asked university president Michael Crow to suspend head coach Greg Powers and to allow an external probe of the preseason workout that left Mayich in a vegetative state. The university subsequently placed Powers on administrative leave, saying it would support the family and investigate the circumstances.

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Arizona State University Michael Crow Greg Powers Matthew Mayich former U.S. Army Green Beret (training leader)

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Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States

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September 30, 2026
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Arizona State places hockey head coach on leave after player collapses from heatstroke
Arizona State places hockey head coach on leave after player collapses from heatstroke

NBC News • 30 Sep 20:49

Arizona State University has put head coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following the August 20 heatstroke incident that left player Matthew Mayich on life support, while the university says it will continue to support the family and investigate the circumstances.

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Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave amid investigation of player collapse
Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave amid investigation of player collapse

Grand Forks Herald • 30 Sep 18:55

Arizona State University has put head coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave while an independent review examines the circumstances surrounding defenseman Matthew Mayich's collapse during a workout.

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ASU hockey community urges leave for coaches after player collapses in heat
ASU hockey community urges leave for coaches after player collapses in heat

WESH • 30 Sep 09:24

Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized after collapsing from exertional heat stroke, prompting his family and teammates to call for the coaches involved to be placed on leave pending investigation.

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Arizona State hockey family and teammates demand coaches be placed on leave after player collapses in heat
Arizona State hockey family and teammates demand coaches be placed on leave after player collapses in heat

NBC News • 30 Sep 04:21

The parents of Matthew Mayich and seven teammates have asked Arizona State University to put the coaches who oversaw a summer workout on administrative leave while an independent investigation is conducted.

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September 29, 2026
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ASU hockey players demand independent probe after teammate's collapse
ASU hockey players demand independent probe after teammate's collapse

ABC15 Arizona • 29 Sep 04:10

Seven ASU men's hockey players anonymously alleged safety lapses during an August workout that left teammate Matthew Mayich in a coma, calling for an external investigation and interim coaching staff.

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Arizona State hockey players request coach's administrative leave after teammate's heat-stroke incident
Arizona State hockey players request coach's administrative leave after teammate's heat-stroke incident

Fox News • 29 Sep 01:39

Seven Sun Devils hockey players have asked university president Michael Crow to place head coach Greg Powers and his staff on leave, citing concerns over a August workout that left teammate Matthew Mayich in a coma.

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Arizona State hockey players request administrative leave for coach after teammate's collapse
Arizona State hockey players request administrative leave for coach after teammate's collapse

New York Post • 29 Sep 00:46

Seven Arizona State University hockey players have asked the university president to place head coach Greg Powers on administrative leave and to allow an external investigation into the preseason workout that left teammate Matthew Mayich in a vegetative state.

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