ASU's Mayich Unlikely to Recover, Family Attorney Says

Key Points:

• Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old Arizona State hockey player, collapsed during an off-ice workout and remains on life support, with his lawyer demanding an independent investigation and the coaching staff be placed on leave due to alleged mishandling of the situation.
• The workout was led by a former military service member, Tim Ziesel, described by the lawyer as excessively intense, conducted in high heat with inadequate hydration and safety measures, contradicting claims by Ziesel's attorney that the session was mild and supervised.
• ASU is conducting a review of the incident, but the family’s lawyer criticizes this as insufficient and calls for a full independent investigation, arguing that the coaching staff’s involvement and decision-making need scrutiny.
• Similar cases of heat-related injuries during intense workouts have led to independent investigations and reforms at other universities, highlighting the need for proper safety protocols and qualified supervision during athletic training.
• The lawyer plans to continue investigating, potentially pursuing legal action if the university does not respond adequately, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability to protect student-athletes.