ASU hockey player on life support as team plays home opener

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 06:48 · Archive

Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich remains hospitalised on life support after collapsing during a workout on 20 August.

Arizona State University hockey hosted its home opener on Friday night against Holy Cross as sophomore defenseman Matthew Mayich remained in hospital on life support. Mayich collapsed during an outdoor workout in Tempe on 20 August, nearly two months before the game. According to Rob Carey, the Mayich family's attorney, the player is unlikely to fully recover.

Head coach Greg Powers was placed on paid administrative leave before the team opened its season on 2 October. Assistant coach Alex Hicks did not join the team for Friday's game, the latest coaching move stemming from the collapse. Former NHL player Taylor Pyatt was brought onto the bench for the weekend with the school's approval, having been cleared on 24 August and endorsed by the team captains.

The Mayich family has previously asked for the coaches to be removed. Carey said the current arrangement was insufficient: 'There's no transfer of power. It's the same coaching staff. You have to remove that entire coaching staff.' He added that players were afraid to speak out openly. The school did not explain why Hicks would not attend the game.

How it is being reported

• Arizona State assistant hockey coach not at opener in wake of player collapseArizona State University hockey was set to host its home opener Friday night as one of its players remains on life support.KOLD · 10 Oct, 06:15
• ASU hockey player remains on life support ahead of home openerArizona State University hockey will host its home opener Friday night as one of its players remains on life support.Azfamily · 9 Oct, 15:02

In this story: Arizona State University · Matthew Mayich · Greg Powers · Alex Hicks · Taylor Pyatt · Tempe · Holy Cross

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