Parents of ASU Hockey Player Call for Coach Leave After On-Ice Collapse
Parents of an Arizona State University hockey player, Matthew Mayich, who collapsed during a workout in Tempe, Arizona, are calling for the coaches to be placed on leave pending an investigation. The player's recovery is reportedly unlikely following the incident.
Birmingham, AL, September 30, 2026 —
Parents of Arizona State University (ASU) hockey player Matthew Mayich are calling for coaches to be placed on leave following a collapse incident involving their son during a workout. The player reportedly collapsed during training activities in Tempe, Arizona.
The Mayich family has stated their request for coaches to be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse. The exact date of the incident was not provided.
Sources indicate that Matthew Mayich’s recovery is reportedly unlikely following the event. Further details regarding the specific nature of the workout, the immediate medical response, or the timeline for the requested investigation were not immediately available.
ASU’s athletic department has not yet released a statement regarding the incident or the parents’ request. The university’s policies on athletic training protocols, player safety, and incident response were not detailed in the provided information.
The circumstances leading to Mayich’s collapse and the subsequent call for administrative action by the coaching staff are currently under review by the family. Information concerning the specific coaching staff members involved or the scope of the investigation is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Alexis Cortez, Ben Bradley, Steven Sarabia, Gray News staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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