ASU parts ways with hockey coach following player collapse
Summary
Arizona State University (ASU) has ended its relationship with hockey coach Greg Powers following the collapse of player Matthew Mayich during a workout. The school has hired Dave Hakstol as the new head coach and is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.Key Facts
- ASU and coach Greg Powers agreed to part ways after nearly 20 years.
- Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore, collapsed from heat stroke during an outdoor workout on August 20 and was placed on life support.
- Mayich’s family and teammates raised concerns about the workout conditions, including lack of water breaks and missing emergency equipment.
- Seven teammates sent an anonymous letter disputing the school’s description of the workout.
- The workout was reportedly run by an outside consultant named Tim Ziesel.
- ASU hired former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales to lead an independent investigation.
- The investigation aims to understand what happened and prevent similar incidents.
- Dave Hakstol, former NHL assistant coach, is the new ASU hockey head coach.
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