Parents, teammates of hospitalized ASU hockey player call for coaches to be placed on leave
WESH • • sports
Key Points:
- Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized and is "unlikely to recover" after collapsing from exertional heat stroke during an outdoor workout in August.
- Mayich's parents stated he suffered from reduced oxygen flow to his brain due to heat stroke, and the family has called for accountability from the university's coaching staff.
- Seven anonymous ASU hockey players alleged Mayich was denied water during a grueling workout and claimed the athletic staff was unprepared to handle heat stroke emergencies.
- The players, concerned about retaliation, requested the university president to place the coaches involved on leave and appoint an interim coaching staff.
- Arizona State police are investigating the incident, with a report to be reviewed independently by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
