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Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapses call for coaches to be placed on leave

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Marshall, J. (2026, September 29). Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapses call for coaches to be placed on leave. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/parents-of-arizona-state-hockey-player-who-collapses-call-for-coaches-to-be-placed-on-leave/article_204c92ea-dfe2-5aeb-8e48-b37214cacc9b.html

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John and Christina Mayich, parents of Matthew Mayich, an Arizona State University hockey player who collapsed during a training session, have urged for the coaches responsible to be put on leave pending an independent investigation. This demand aligns with a letter from seven ASU hockey players sent to university president Michael Crow, requesting that implicated coaches are suspended until external investigators conclude their inquiry into the incident that occurred on August 20.

Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Seven members of Arizona State’s hockey team anonymously sent a letter through attorney Timothy J. Casey to President Michael Crow on Monday, calling for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave until an independent investigation is completed into the collapse of their teammate Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20. The players fear retaliation from head coach Greg Powers and his assistant coaches, who control playing time, scholarship levels, and roster status. The letter disputes ASU’s initial probe, which stated that Mayich received proper hydration and care after collapsing; the players assert he did not receive adequate medical attention or hydration during the workout.

The parents of Matthew Mayich, John and Christina Mayich, also called for coaches involved to be placed on leave in a statement sent through their lawyer. In response, ASU athletic director Graham Rossini announced that head coach Greg Powers has been put on paid administrative leave pending an independent investigation into the incident.

NCHC supports this decision, stating it aligns with providing stability and support for both Matthew Mayich and the hockey program during these challenging times.

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

investigation → collapse → workout

John and Christina Mayich, parents of 21-year-old Matthew Mayich, released a statement through the family attorney on Tuesday, concurring with a letter sent by seven Arizona State hockey players to university president Michael Crow on Monday. asserted

Mayich → release → Monday

The players asked the university to place the coaches involved in the Aug. 20 workout to be placed on administrative leave until an investigation by an outside agency is completed. asserted

investigation → ask → agency

Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapses call for coaches to be placed on leave

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