Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in coma
Seven Arizona State hockey players claimed head coach Greg Powers downplayed Matthew Mayich's collapse, calling it a "little heat stroke" as he remains in a coma.
TL;DR
- 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.