ASU Hockey Coach Speaks Publicly After Player’s August Collapse, Declines Questions About Incident

ASU hockey coach speaks publicly after player’s August collapse, declines questions about incident

Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old hockey player from Canada, collapsed during an Aug. 20 training session. His family says he has no chance of recovery.

Arizona State Hockey Coach Greg Powers Breaks His Silence Amid Matthew Mayich Controversy

Arizona State University head hockey coach Greg Powers met with the media on Wednesday, September 23, for the first time since Sun Devils player Matthew Mayich was hospitalized after collapsing during a team workout. “As you undoubtedly know, it’s a very difficult time for everybody in our program,” Powers, 49, said to begin his press […]

Powers Speaks to Media For First Time Since Aug. 20 Incident

September 23, 2026 by Adam Wodon/Managing Editor (@chn-adam-wodon) Arizona State coach Greg Powers addressed the media for the first time today since the Aug. 20 incident that left his player, Matthew Mayich, in a coma. It came as part of the NCHC’s annual Media Day series of press conferences. Powers’ conference call was attended by approximately 50 reporters, at least three times as many as any of the other NCHC coaches. Powers noted that he w…