Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in coma

Seven anonymous Arizona State Sun Devils hockey players have formally requested their president place head coach Greg Powers and his staff on administrative leave following a workout that resulted in a teammate being placed on life support. The players allege the university’s review downplayed the incident, disputing findings on hydration and medical care during the 75-minute activity. They claim their coach, Greg Powers, minimized the severity of the situation, referring to it as “little heat stroke” and prioritizing the team’s performance.

• Seven anonymous ASU hockey players sent a 26-page letter to university president Michael Crow asking for head coach Greg Powers and his staff to be placed on administrative leave.
• The players allege a workout in August led to sophomore Matthew Mayich collapsing and ending up on life support in a coma.
• The letter disputes the university’s initial review, claiming inadequate hydration and medical care were provided.
• Players state that the head coach downplayed Mayich’s condition, calling it a ‘little heat stroke’ and focusing on the team’s potential to make the Frozen Four.
• The players expressed fear of retaliation from Powers, who they say still controls their playing time, scholarships, and roster status.