Arizona university hockey coach put on paid leave after report on Canadian NHL prospect's collapse

Arizona State University hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave after an anonymous letter from teammates of NHL prospect Matthew Mayich disputed aspects of the school's review into the Hamilton-born player's collapse during an outdoor workout last month.

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Hamilton-born Matthew Mayich, who was drafted by the NHL's St. Louis Blues in 2023, was at an early-morning outdoor workout with the Arizona State University hockey team on Aug. 20 when he collapsed. (St. Louis Blues)

Arizona State University (ASU) hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave after a letter from teammates of NHL prospect Matthew Mayich disputed aspects of the school's review into the Canadian player's collapse during a team workout last month.

ASU athletics director Graham Rossini said in a news release Wednesday that "our focus continues to be on Matthew and his family and on our student athletes to make sure they have the support they need during this time and as the season begins.”

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