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Arizona State places head coach Greg Powers on leave
Grand Forks Herald • • general
Key Points:
- Arizona State placed head coach Greg Powers on paid administrative leave following the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich during an outdoor team workout 42 days ago; Mayich remains hospitalized with no chance of meaningful recovery.
- Assistant coach Mike Corbett, who has prior head coaching experience and an NCAA championship as an assistant, will handle coaching duties while an interim head coach is being named.
- The decision follows a letter from seven Arizona State players alleging inadequate hydration and lack of preparedness for heat stroke during the workout, contradicting the school's initial report.
- Arizona State's athletic director emphasized support for Mayich, his family, and student-athletes, stating the move aims to provide stability amid ongoing information gathering.
- The National Collegiate Hockey Conference supports Arizona State's decision and stressed the importance of thoroughly reviewing athlete concerns without prejudging the investigation.
