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ASU hockey players dispute school review of teammate's collapse

ASU men's hockey players are publicly challenging the university's review of teammate Matthew Mayich's collapse and demanding coaching changes.

By · Published September 29, 2026  00:33 UTC · Updated September 29, 2026  02:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: ASU men's hockey players are publicly challenging the university's review of teammate Matthew Mayich's collapse and demanding coaching changes.
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Arizona State University men’s hockey players are formally disputing the school’s internal review of teammate Matthew Mayich’s collapse and are calling for adjustments to the coaching staff. The team sent an anonymous letter to the university president contesting the account of the incident, urged that head coach Greg Powers be placed on leave, and challenged an ASU report linking a workout to the collapse.

ABC15 Arizona covered the letter, The New York Times detailed the request regarding the coach, and ESPN reported the broader dispute. Coverage does not yet specify how the university will respond to the players’ demands or what conclusions the review may reach, leaving the resolution uncertain.

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Who is the teammate whose collapse is under review?

The player is Matthew Mayich.

What actions have the players taken in response to the review?

They sent an anonymous letter to the university president, asked that coach Greg Powers be placed on leave, and challenged the report that tied a workout to the collapse.

Which outlets have reported on the dispute?

ABC15 Arizona, The New York Times, and ESPN among others have covered the story.

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Arizona State University Men's Hockey Matthew Mayich Greg Powers ASU athletics

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