Investigation underway after Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich collapses into coma at team workout
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Key Points:
- Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed during a workout on August 20 and remains in a coma at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix following a heat-related illness.
- The workout, led by ex-Green Beret Tim Ziesel, involved intense drills in temperatures between 87 and 89 degrees, with limited water access reportedly only for exercise leaders.
- Mayich showed signs of distress before collapsing, but Ziesel disputes claims of harsh conditions, stating the workout was similar to typical high school football conditioning and that he left before Mayich collapsed.
- The university is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident, while Mayich’s attorney criticizes the school’s response and doubts the player’s chances of recovery.
- Mayich, a recent transfer to Arizona State and 2023 NHL Draft pick by the St. Louis Blues, previously played in the Ontario Hockey League for the Ottawa 67s.
