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Arizona State Place Greg Powers On Administrative Leave Following Hospilization Of Blues Prospect Matthew Mayich

As Brad Elliott Schlossman reported, Arizona State has placed coach Greg Powers on administrative leave at the players' request.

By Julian Gaudio · The Hockey News

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:33 PM

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Arizona State placed head coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following the hospitalization of player Matthew Mayich.
Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor team workout on August 20 and remains hospitalized.
Seven players sent a 26-page letter disputing university findings and requesting Powers' dismissal.

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Arizona State has placed head hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following requests from players after the hospitalization of St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich. The 21-year-old collapsed on August 20 during an outdoor workout conducted in temperatures near 90 degrees Fahrenheit and has remained hospitalized since.

Seven players sent a 26-page letter to ASU president Michael Crow via attorney Tim Casey, alleging Mayich was denied water and given inadequate medical care. Assistant coach Mike Corbett will step in to lead the Sun Devils while Powers remains on leave.

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