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Arizona State Hockey Scandal

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Arizona State University (ASU) hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave after a letter from teammates of NHL prospect Matthew Mayich disputed aspects of the school's review into the Canadian player's collapse during a team workout last month.

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Mayich's parents, John and Christina Mayich, issued a statement on Tuesday agreeing with the players that the coaching staff should be placed on leave.

5 of 7 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from The Independent

The 21-year-old Mayich, from Stoney Creek, Ont., collapsed during a workout on the first day the NCAA allows official activities.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 28 Sepwording from Toronto Star

“Our focus continues to be on Matthew and his family, and on our student-athletes to make sure they have the support they need during this time and as the season begins,” ASU athletic director Graham Rossini said in a statement.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from The Independent

"The head coach and his assistant coaches were all on the field on August 20, all remain in their positions, and together they decide our playing time, scholarship levels, and roster status," the players wrote in the letter.

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 28 Sepwording from Fox News

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Toronto Star3 Oct

Arizona State University has appointed former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to lead an independent review of the collapse of Canadian hockey player Matthew Mayich during an August outdoor workout. The incident led to exertional heat stroke, leaving Mayich with severe brain damage and unlikely to recover. Bales will examine policies surrounding athletic activity planning and emergency preparedness…

Arizona State asks former state chief justice to lead independent review of Canadian hockey player's collapse →3 articles from Toronto Star on this story
New York Post30 Sep

Arizona State men’s hockey coach Greg Powers was put on paid leave after a workout led by an ex-Green Beret named Tim Ziesel left sophomore player Matthew Mayich on life support due to exertional heat stroke. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will take over for the first two games of the season as seven players and Mayich's family called for further investigation into the incident, demanding the coaching staff be placed…

Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers put on paid leave after players’ plea with teammate on life support →2 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News30 Sep

Arizona State University placed men’s hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave as an investigation continues into a workout session that left sophomore player Matthew Mayich in a coma. The incident occurred during a training session led by an ex-Army Green Beret, and ASU athletic director Graham Rossini announced the decision to ensure stability for the team while focusing on supporting Mayich and his…

Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave as investigation into tragic workout continues →2 articles from Fox News on this story
CBC30 Sep

Arizona State University hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave following a dispute over the university's investigation into NHL prospect Matthew Mayich’s medical collapse during an August 20th workout. The incident occurred when Mayich, who remains hospitalized in critical condition, reportedly suffered issues due to insufficient hydration and inadequate planning by coaches for…

Arizona university hockey coach put on paid leave after report on Canadian NHL prospect's collapse →2 articles from CBC on this story
NBC News30 Sep

Arizona State University placed hockey coach Greg Powers on leave after player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an August 20 summer workout and remains hospitalized with severe heatstroke. Family attorney Rob Carey stated that Mayich is unlikely to recover, criticizing ASU's response as insufficient and calling for the remaining coaching staff to also be put on administrative leave along with an independent…

ASU hockey coach is put on leave; hospitalized player is unlikely to recover, family attorney says →2 articles from NBC News on this story
CBS News1 Oct

Arizona State University's hockey coach has been placed on leave following an incident where a player suffered severe health issues during an off-season outdoor training session in late May or early June. The sophomore defenseman was left on life support, prompting calls from the athlete’s family and teammates for greater scrutiny of the coaching staff's practices.

ASU hockey coach on leave after outdoor workout puts player on life support →2 articles from CBS News on this story
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The Independent30 Sep

Arizona State University has placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following the collapse of player Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout on August 20. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will lead the team temporarily as ASU investigates the incident involving heat stroke that severely impacted Mayich's health. Players have accused the coaching staff of failing to adhere to NCAA guidelines regarding…

ASU hockey coach on leave after player collapsed during outdoor workout →

Analysis

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How the first headlines put it

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Arizona State hockey players send letter to school president about teammate's collapse Toronto Star · stated as fact

Arizona State hockey players want coach put on leave, dispute school’s account of teammate’s collapse New York Post · stated as fact

Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in coma Fox News · stated as fact

How it changed

  1. 28 Sep

    TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Seven members of Arizona State’s hockey team have sent a letter to the school president calling for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave until an independent investigation into the collapse of a teammate is completed.

    3 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 29 Sep

    The letter disputes that Mayich received proper hydration during the workout and claims he did not receive adequate medical care after he collapsed.

    2 outlets · New York Post
  3. 30 Sep

    Arizona State men’s hockey coach Greg Powers was placed on paid leave Wednesday after sophomore Matthew Mayich was placed on life support last month following a team workout.

    7 outlets · New York Post
  4. 3 Oct

    Powers will not join the team for its season opener at Lindenwood on Friday.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 14 articles

Where to start Matthew Mayich's Arizona teammates dispute school report on workout before Hamilton NHL prospect's collapse CBC News

Suggested from 7 outlets (0 usually left of the middle, 5 middle, 2 right of it): the fullest account of the event, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 3 Oct Arizona State asks former state chief justice to lead independent review of Canadian hockey player's collapseArizona State University has appointed former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to lead an independent review of the collapse of Canadian hockey player Matthew Mayich during an August outdoor workout. The incident led to exertional heat stroke, leaving Mayich with severe brain damage and unlikely to recover. Bales will examine policies surrounding athletic activity planning and emergency preparedness…Toronto Star
  • 1 Oct ASU hockey coach on leave after outdoor workout puts player on life supportArizona State University's hockey coach has been placed on leave following an incident where a player suffered severe health issues during an off-season outdoor training session in late May or early June. The sophomore defenseman was left on life support, prompting calls from the athlete’s family and teammates for greater scrutiny of the coaching staff's practices.CBS News
  • 30 Sep Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave as investigation into tragic workout continuesArizona State University placed men’s hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave as an investigation continues into a workout session that left sophomore player Matthew Mayich in a coma. The incident occurred during a training session led by an ex-Army Green Beret, and ASU athletic director Graham Rossini announced the decision to ensure stability for the team while focusing on supporting Mayich and his…Fox News
  • 30 Sep ASU hockey coach put on leave after player collapsed during workoutArizona State University has placed hockey coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave following a player's collapse during a workout last month. Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed while running with a medicine ball under extreme heat conditions and remains hospitalized with a poor prognosis. The university appointed assistant coach Mike Corbett as interim head coach but declined to specify how long Powers would be on…CBS News
  • 30 Sep ASU hockey coach is put on leave; hospitalized player is unlikely to recover, family attorney saysArizona State University placed hockey coach Greg Powers on leave after player Matthew Mayich collapsed during an August 20 summer workout and remains hospitalized with severe heatstroke. Family attorney Rob Carey stated that Mayich is unlikely to recover, criticizing ASU's response as insufficient and calling for the remaining coaching staff to also be put on administrative leave along with an independent…NBC News
  • 30 Sep Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers put on paid leave after players’ plea with teammate on life supportArizona State men’s hockey coach Greg Powers was put on paid leave after a workout led by an ex-Green Beret named Tim Ziesel left sophomore player Matthew Mayich on life support due to exertional heat stroke. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will take over for the first two games of the season as seven players and Mayich's family called for further investigation into the incident, demanding the coaching staff be placed…New York Post
  • 30 Sep ASU hockey coach on leave after player collapsed during outdoor workoutArizona State University has placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following the collapse of player Matthew Mayich during an outdoor workout on August 20. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will lead the team temporarily as ASU investigates the incident involving heat stroke that severely impacted Mayich's health. Players have accused the coaching staff of failing to adhere to NCAA guidelines regarding…The Independent
  • 30 Sep Arizona university hockey coach put on paid leave after report on Canadian NHL prospect's collapseArizona State University hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave following a dispute over the university's investigation into NHL prospect Matthew Mayich’s medical collapse during an August 20th workout. The incident occurred when Mayich, who remains hospitalized in critical condition, reportedly suffered issues due to insufficient hydration and inadequate planning by coaches for…CBC
  • 30 Sep Parents of hospitalized Arizona State hockey player call for coaches to be placed on leaveJohn and Christina Mayich, parents of hospitalized Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich, have called for coaches involved in an August 20 workout to be placed on leave pending an independent investigation. Matthew collapsed during a summer team practice and is suffering from severe heatstroke. The players themselves, fearing retaliation, wrote a letter to the university president disputing the…NBC News
  • 29 Sep Matthew Mayich's Arizona teammates dispute school report on workout before Hamilton NHL prospect's collapseMembers of Arizona State University's hockey team have disputed parts of the university's official report regarding the workout session that led to Canadian NHL prospect Matthew Mayich’s collapse on August 20 at Sun Angel Stadium. The anonymous letter sent by the players through their attorney claims that Mayich did not receive water during the outdoor training, despite the school’s report stating otherwise…CBC
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  • 29 Sep Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapses call for coaches to be placed on leaveJohn 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…Toronto Star
  • 29 Sep Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in comaSeven Arizona State Sun Devils hockey players have sent a letter through an attorney to university president Michael Crow, requesting that head coach Greg Powers and his staff be placed on administrative leave following a workout in August that left teammate Matthew Mayich in a coma requiring life support. The players dispute the university’s initial review, which found insufficient hydration and inadequate medical…Fox News
  • 29 Sep Arizona State hockey players want coach put on leave, dispute school’s account of teammate’s collapseArizona State University hockey players have accused their coaching staff of negligence following a preseason workout where defender Matthew Mayich collapsed and fell into a vegetative state with no chance of recovery. In a 26-page letter sent to university president Michael Crow, seven players call for an independent investigation and claim that the severity of Mayich’s condition was downplayed by head coach Greg…New York Post
  • 28 Sep Arizona State hockey players send letter to school president about teammate's collapseSeven members of Arizona State University's hockey team have anonymously sent a letter through their attorney to university president Michael Crow, demanding that the coaching staff be placed on administrative leave pending an independent investigation into the collapse of their teammate Matthew Mayich during a workout. The players claim that ASU’s initial probe contradicted key facts and did not adhere to the…Toronto Star

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